Design Manager

Design Manager - Central London

A well‑established main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex commercial refurbishment and cut & carve projects across London is looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their team.

They are open to candidates from a range of backgrounds, including experienced Design Managers from a main contractor environment, Design Managers with an architectural background or job‑running Architects looking to move to a main contractor.

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected contractor with a strong pipeline of secured Central London projects, excellent career progression opportunities and exposure to some of the capital's most technically challenging commercial refurbishment schemes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating the full design process across multiple commercial schemes
• Reviewing architectural, structural and consultant design information
• Leading consultant coordination meetings and driving design team performance
• Identifying and resolving buildability, sequencing and technical challenges
• Managing design programmes and information release schedules
• Liaising closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and site teams
• Ensuring compliance with current UK Building Regulations and statutory requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor, or an architectural background with strong job‑running experience on complex commercial projects
• Experience delivering refurbishment, fit‑out or cut & carve schemes
• Excellent technical and coordination skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams
• A strong understanding of construction methodology, buildability and design coordination
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package.

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