Design Manager
Stride Recruitment are urgently recruiting a Design Manager to coordinate and manage all design-related aspects of construction projects to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and specifications for a main contractor specialising in residential and commercial construction across the UK, based in London.
What's on offer:
* £62,000 – £75,000, potentially more for senior-level PMs on large/high‑value projects in London
* Car or Car Allowancxe
* Hybrid working with flexible working approach
* Career advancement: The company provides opportunities for advancement, with some roles seen as a "rare opportunity due to low staff turnover," suggesting career progression paths.
* Impactful projects: You can contribute to meaningful projects in the civil engineering and water sectors, which are often large-scale and impactful.
* Diverse projects: Depending on the specific role, you may work on a variety of projects, such as a recent £14 million lab for a university.
Key responsibilities:
* Coordination: Manage communication and workflow between various design disciplines (architects, structural engineers, MEP, etc.).
* Client Liaison: Act as the main design point of contact, translating client needs into buildable plans and managing expectations.
* Technical Oversight: Review drawings and specifications for buildability, compliance (health & safety, legislation), and cost-effectiveness (value engineering).
* Risk Management: Identify and mitigate design-related risks and errors that could impact cost or schedule.
* Documentation: Maintain records, ensuring design information is timely, accurate, and meets project standards.
* Pre-construction Focus: Heavily involved in the pre-construction phase to resolve issues before site work begins
Academic qualifications:
* A Bachelor's degree (BSc, HND, or HNC) in a relevant discipline such as:
* Architecture
* Civil or Structural Engineering
* Construction Management or Building Studies
* Some senior roles may benefit from a Master's degree or require specific professional body membership (e.g., CIOB, RIBA, ICE, or CIAT).
* Several years of experience (often a minimum of 3-6 years, or 10+ for senior roles) within the construction industry, specifically in a design or project management function.
* Previous leadership experience, as the role involves managing a team of designers and coordinating various consultants and subcontractors.
* Experience in managing the design process through all project stages (e.g., RIBA Plan of Work stages).
* A strong understanding of different client procurement routes, such as Design & Build contracts.
Thank you for taking the time to review this position and if you are interested please submit your most up to date CV to be contacted by Sam Day @ Stride