Design Manager

Job Description

Design Manager – North East London

An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a well-established and financially secure residential contractor delivering large, long-term developments across North East London. This role offers the chance to work in a genuinely design-led environment where architectural thinking and design quality are highly valued throughout the delivery process.

The business has a strong reputation for delivering high-quality multi-unit residential schemes and creating well-designed places for people to live. They are seeking an experienced design professional who can take ownership of the design management process and work closely with internal teams, consultants and project stakeholders.

This position would suit someone from a developer or main contractor background, though they are also open to job-running architects / technologists who have led multi-unit residential schemes in London and are looking to transition client-side.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing and coordinating the design process across residential developments

• Liaising with architects, engineers and consultants to ensure design progress aligns with programme requirements

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information to ensure buildability and compliance

• Supporting the project team through pre-construction and construction stages

• Ensuring design information is issued in line with project milestones

• Identifying and resolving design or coordination issues early

• Attending design team and site meetings to maintain coordination

• Maintaining design quality while balancing programme and commercial requirements

The role would suit someone with a background in Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline, ideally with residential project experience in London. Architects / Technologists must be ARB or MCIAT registered and have experience leading multi-unit residential schemes.

Competitive salary + package (depending on experience).