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Senior Design Manager Location: Hackney, London Level: Senior Design Manager Sector: Residential / Regeneration / High-Risk Buildings (HRB) £80k - £95k + Package Overview We are working alongside a leading contractor who is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Design Manager to oversee design delivery across multiple residential High-Risk Building (HRB) schemes in Hackney. This senior role requires strong leadership capability, exceptional technical understanding, and deep knowledge of the Building Safety Act (BSA) , including Gateways and the Golden Thread requirements. The successful candidate will provide strategic design leadership, ensuring fully compliant and expertly coordinated design information throughout all project stages. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Design Team Management Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring collaboration, clear communication, and timely delivery of design information. Chair design meetings, set priorities, delegate tasks, and oversee performance of Design Managers, Coordinators, and project consultants. Mentor and support junior team members, promoting a culture focused on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement. Set design strategy and drive excellence across architectural, structural, MEP, and façade disciplines. HRB & BSA Compliance Ensure all design output meets the full requirements of the Building Safety Act , including Gateways 2 and 3, responsibilities, competence requirements, and accountable person obligations. Maintain, oversee, and quality-check the Golden Thread of information, ensuring accurate record keeping and digital information management. Coordinate closely with Building Control, Fire Engineers, Principal Designers (CDM/BR), and safety specialists to secure approvals. Lead the development and submission of Safety Case Reports, Fire & Emergency Files, and change control documentation. Design Coordination & Technical Oversight Oversee and approve all design packages across disciplines, ensuring compliance with regulations, planning conditions, and project requirements. Lead design risk assessments, ensuring early identification of risks and implementation of mitigation strategies. Manage design programmes, trackers, and release schedules in line with procurement and construction sequencing. Review and sign off technical details, façade designs, fire strategies, MEP coordination, structural solutions, and subcontractor packages. Construction & Delivery Support Work directly with construction teams to ensure buildability, logistics alignment, and efficient sequencing. Resolve complex technical challenges during design and delivery phases. Support tendering and procurement by reviewing technical submissions, clarifying design responsibilities, and challenging non-compliant proposals. Ensure site teams have accurate, coordinated, and up-to-date technical information at all times. Stakeholder Engagement Act as a senior technical representative in client meetings, consultant workshops, authority consultations, and internal leadership sessions. Build strong relationships with project partners and stakeholders, ensuring clarity, transparency, and consistent communication. Present design progress updates, compliance reports, and risk assessments to clients and senior leadership. Experience & Skills Required Essential Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or an experienced Design Manager ready to step up. In-depth understanding of High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) and the technical, regulatory, and fire safety considerations involved. Strong working knowledge of the Building Safety Act , including Gateways, Building Safety Case principles, and the Golden Thread. Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams on multi-storey residential projects. Expert understanding of building regulations, construction methodology and fire safety design. Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience on London-based residential or regeneration schemes. Familiarity with digital information management platforms (Asite, ACC, Viewpoint, BIM platforms). Professional membership with RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, ICE, or similar.

Location: Central Birmingham (office based) Employment Type: Permanent About the Practice This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established AJ100 architectural practice with their studio in Birmingham The practice is recognised nationally for delivering complex, high-quality projects across higher education, research, healthcare, commercial workplace, and large-scale retrofit and regeneration . The studio has a strong reputation for technical excellence, sustainability leadership and design quality , with award-winning projects including landmark higher education campuses, medical and life sciences facilities, specialist teaching buildings and city-centre workplace refurbishments across the UK. The Role The practice is seeking a qualified Architect to provide a strong emphasis on Quality Assurance , Principal Designer duties , and compliance with the Building Safety Act (BSA) , CDM Regulations 2015 and Building Regulations. This is a key role within the QA team, supporting delivery teams to ensure regulatory compliance, robust audit trails and high technical standards across the practice. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Compliance Undertake QA reviews across projects practice-wide , supporting Project Architects and delivery teams Lead and support Building Regulations technical reviews , monitoring and following up compliance Monitor Common Data Environment (CDE) compliance, including naming conventions, workflows and version control Support checking and review of sub-consultant and subcontractor design packages Building Safety Act & Principal Designer Duties Act in support of the Principal Designer role under the Building Safety Act Collate, maintain and quality check Golden Thread information in line with BSA requirements Manage Mandatory Occurrence Reporting (MOR) processes and internal notifications Maintain Change Control Tracking and evidence logs Coordinate and maintain competency records for design team members Prepare and manage Design Risk Management schedules and supporting PD documentation Technical & Design Support Integrate technical, statutory and regulatory requirements into design and production information Provide fire compliance support , reporting and compliance checking Mentor staff on technical detailing, QA and compliance processes Assist with and deliver internal CPD sessions related to QA and BSA Collaboration & Practice Support Contribute to design reviews , QA committees and practice meetings Attend internal and external meetings, preparing agendas, minutes and action tracking Support project bids , including ITT responses and technical input with the Bid Manager Person Specification Essential RIBA Part 1 & Part 2 Architecture Degree & Diploma RIBA Part 3 Examination completed Strong understanding of Building Regulations , technical standards and health & safety frameworks Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015 Excellent organisational skills with outstanding attention to detail Experience using AutoCAD or similar Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) Experience with SharePoint and file-sharing platforms Why Join Work on nationally recognised higher education, healthcare and research projects Strong QA culture with opportunities to shape best practice Supportive, collaborative studio environment across three UK offices Do not hesitate and apply today

Title: Building Safety Manager Location: Bayswater, London Reports To: Vice President - Property Services Role Overview As Building Safety Manager, you'll be the central point of responsibility for building safety, health and safety, and compliance across a national BTR and PBSA portfolio. This role combines strategic oversight with hands-on site work, taking expert ownership of safety, compliance, and regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Act as named Building Safety Manager and lead building safety compliance across BTR, PRS and PBSA schemes Manage health and safety protocols and conduct regular site visits and safety audits Ensure full compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and all relevant regulations Support the Principal Accountable Person with HRB registration and Building Safety Case Report submission; lead responses to Regulator information requests Develop and manage the Building Safety Resident Engagement Strategy Develop and implement building safety management systems and procedures Liaise with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and third-party consultants Organise annual Risk Assessments and Safety Case Reviews; manage action close-out Provide safety training and guidance to on-site teams Manage mandatory occurrence reporting and investigations Maintain comprehensive safety documentation and digital golden thread records Lead Health and Safety and Building Safety Management reporting Manage 3rd party consultants and contractors, including tendering, cost management, and budget delivery Essential Requirements Proven experience in building safety management across multiple sites, ideally within HRB residential property or BTR/PBSA Strong knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act, Building Safety Act 2022, and fire safety regulations CMIOSH status with IOSH or equivalent; NEBOSH qualification or equivalent certification Relevant qualifications in building safety, fire safety, architecture, engineering, or construction Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong commercial management skills with ability to balance actions with expenditure; good Excel knowledge Experience with digital safety management systems Strong attention to detail and methodical approach to compliance Ability to work independently and travel to UK properties as required