Design Manager

Design Manager

Location: East London
Salary: Circa £80,000 + travel allowance + comprehensive package

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading London residential developer to appoint an experienced Design Manager for a large-scale, high-profile mixed-use regeneration project in East London. The scheme is a complex, multi-phase development comprising high-rise residential buildings and associated public realm, delivered to the highest design and quality standards.

This is a pivotal role within the project team, offering long-term involvement from detailed design through to delivery on site.

The Role

Working closely with the wider project, commercial and construction teams, the Design Manager will take ownership of the design process, ensuring coordinated, compliant and buildable design solutions are delivered in line with programme and budget.

You will proactively manage internal and external stakeholders, driving design quality while ensuring regulatory compliance, risk management and efficient information flow across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the design process from detailed design through to construction and completion
Lead and manage external consultant teams, ensuring performance, programme and quality objectives are met
Ensure all design information is fully coordinated, technically robust and aligned with construction requirements
Oversee the delivery of design packages to meet programme milestones and statutory approvals
Actively contribute to design team meetings, workshops and value engineering exercises
Manage consultant appointments, scopes and deliverables
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, warranty provider requirements and relevant legislation
Support the discharge of planning conditions and statutory obligations
Maintain a strong Health & Safety-first approach, ensuring compliance with CDM duties
Interface closely with site teams to resolve design queries and support construction delivery
Review works on site to ensure construction aligns with approved design intent
Support handover processes including O&M manuals and Golden Thread information
Assist Sales and Marketing teams with accurate technical and design information where required
Stay informed on industry developments, regulatory changes and best practiceSkills, Knowledge & Experience

Proven experience as a Design Manager or Technical Manager within a residential-led developer or main contractor
Strong background delivering high-rise, mixed-use or complex residential schemes
Experience working on HRB (High-Risk Building) projects
Sound understanding of UK Building Regulations, planning processes and design coordination
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Minimum HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a construction or design-related discipline
Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit and Microsoft 365