Our client, a leading UK contractor delivering some of the UK's major construction projects, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team. This is an opportunity to play a key role on London projects across sectors including commercial, offices and science buildings. Typical values schemes are £20m to £50m
Working with a highly respected company, you will be responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring coordination across consultants and stakeholders while maintaining programme, quality, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple project stages
- Lead design meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client teams
- Review and manage design documentation to ensure buildability, compliance, and cost efficiency
- Identify and mitigate design risks throughout the project lifecycle
- Ensure designs meet programme requirements and regulatory standards
- Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews and value engineering
- Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure seamless delivery on site
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor
- Strong experience delivering large-scale construction projects in the UK
- Excellent understanding of construction design processes and coordination
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and consultant teams
- Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
- Relevant construction or engineering qualification preferred
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