Design Manager

Job Description

Design Manager - London (New Build/RC Frame and Cut & Carve) - £80,000 + package

Our client is a leading national tier 2 contractor, who are an established business with steady growth in the London Market.They have a number of projects across London from £40M-200M (mainly in Travel Zones 1-4) ranging from New Build multistorey RC frame to complex Cut & Carve, with a growing pipeline in PCSA.You would be working on a Cut & Carve, Commercial to Hospitality, circa £70M due to start in the new year, taking the project from stage 2 through delivery to hand over. Although this project does not fall under the BSA/Gateway 2 process an understanding of this is desirable and will be beneficial for future projects.

You will:

• Produce and negotiate project-specific designer agreements and scopes of work, ensuring clarity and alignment across all parties.
• Ensure all designs are reviewed for Health & Safety compliance prior to construction, with hazards clearly noted on drawings at every stage.
• Develop and manage a realistic design programme and information schedule to meet design, procurement, and construction requirements.
• Provide input into design team Performance Development Reviews (PDRs).
• Produce, agree, and manage the design programme and information flow, ensuring integration into the overall construction programme.
• Manage the design approval process, including drawings, technical submittals, and samples through workflows; monitor and liaise with the client PM team.
• Create and manage the information release schedule, RFIs, and contribute to the change control process.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to lead the design process, ensuring accurate information aligned with ERs, specifications, and cost plans.
• Monitor design team and subcontractor resources to ensure programme dates are met.
• Collate and review tender packs with the QS team; assist in consultant appointments and scope reviews.
• Assist in linking design, commercial, and site teams strategically.
• Support discharge of planning conditions alongside the design team.
• Manage Building Control compliance, inspections, and quality control.

You will have:

• A Degree or equivalent (such as architecture, construction management, construction project management, design management or architectural technology).
• Significant relevant project experience in Project focused Design roles in the construction industry taking projects through the RIBA stages.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters (BSA/ Gateway2).
• IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and CAD.

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