Head of Design
Location: Any Office Location
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About Us
Bell Building Projects (BBP) has been a leader in the construction industry for 40 years, delivering high-performance projects with excellence and integrity. With a strong reputation and a secure pipeline of work through Q3 2027, including over £300m in tendered projects in 2024, we offer an exciting opportunity to join our team at a pivotal moment of growth.
The Role
As Head of Design, you will lead and oversee the design function across the business, managing the design team to ensure projects are delivered to the highest standard of design, quality, and compliance. You will act as the key design lead internally and externally, driving innovation, best practice, and collaboration across departments
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to the Design Managers & Coordinators ensuring consistent and high-quality design management across all projects.
- Develop and implement design strategies, systems, and standards aligned with company goals.
- Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with client requirements, budgets, programme, regulations, and industry standards.
- Manage and allocate design resources across multiple projects to ensure appropriate support.
- Lead design meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Review and approve key design deliverables, ensuring coordination between disciplines.
- Drive innovation and value engineering to improve design efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Act as the main point of contact for design issues and escalate risks when needed.
- Support pre-construction and business development teams with bid and tender submissions.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members to build a high-performing, motivated team.
Who We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in a senior design management role within construction or a related sector.
- Proven track record of managing design teams, delivering complex projects.
- A degree in Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
- A strong understanding of design processes, building regulations, planning and compliance.
- Strong commercial awareness, leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- Solution focused and proactive, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
Why Join BBP?
Join a company with 40 years of industry excellence and a strong future pipeline. We offer a competitive salary, a generous pension scheme, income protection, and death in service benefits. Enjoy annual salary reviews, discretionary performance-based bonuses, and 32 days of holiday with a flexible bank holiday scheme. We actively support professional development and training, and business mileage is reimbursed. Our offices are fully accessible, ensuring an inclusive workplace for all.
Diversity & Inclusion
Bell Building Projects is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion practices are free from bias, offering fair access to all qualified candidates. Selection decisions are made based on skills, qualifications, and experience, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Bell Building Projects values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
How to Apply
Applications are open to eligible UK residents. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and play a crucial role in our continued success, we want to hear from you!
