Design Manager

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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