Design Manager

Growth is proving to be rare these days iont he construiction induistry, but not for one specialist drylining contractor in London.

Delivering high-quality projects across commercial, residential, and mixed-use schemes they've seen an increase in projects, turnover, and ultimatel;y profit and are a now looking to bring in an experienced Design Manager who understands the realities of delivering drylining and SFS packages.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, working closely with commercial, operations, and site teams to ensure everything is coordinated, buildable, and delivered on time.

This isn’t a pure desk role—you’ll be involved, visible, and part of the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage and coordinate the full design process across drylining / SFS packages with externals consultancies

* Liaise with architects, consultants, and clients to resolve design issues early

* Ensure drawings are compliant, buildable, and aligned with programme

* Support pre-construction with design input, value engineering, and sequencing

* Work closely with site teams to ensure smooth handover and delivery

* Identify and manage design risks and clashes

What They’re Looking For

* Proven experience as a Design Manager (or Design Coordinator stepping up)

* Background in drylining, interiors, or SFS is essential

* Strong understanding of construction detailing and buildability

* Comfortable working across multiple stakeholders and fast-paced projects

* Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

What’s On Offer

* Hybrid working model (flexibility around home, office, and site)

* Upt o £80k a year

* Strong pipeline of secured work

* Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically interesting projects

* A business that values practical input—not just process