Job Description:

Assistant Design Manager/Design Manager 
Location: Central London
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + package
 
Assistant Design Manager - Main Contractor (Fit-Out / Refurb / Structural)
 
About the Role
We are working with a leading main contractor to appoint an Assistant Design Manager to join their Central London team, supporting the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across fit-out, refurbishment, and structural (cut & carve) schemes.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently operating at Assistant level, or a Design Coordinator, who is looking to step up into a Design Manager role over the next 2-3 years within a supportive and well-structured business. You'll gain hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced Design Managers on technically challenging schemes.
 
Project Scope

• CAT A & CAT B fit-out
• Refurbishment and cut & carve projects
• Structural elements within central London schemes
• Fast-paced, detail-driven environments with high client expectations

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of the design process across all project phases (RIBA 0-7)
• Assist in liaising with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Help manage RFIs, technical submissions, and drawing reviews
• Attend and contribute to design team meetings and workshops
• Work closely with site and commercial teams to ensure buildability and programme alignment
• Support in tracking and issuing design information in line with programme requirements
• Assist in identifying and resolving design issues proactively

Candidate Requirements

• Experience in an Assistant Design Manager / Design Coordinator role within a main contractor or fit-out environment
• Exposure to fit-out (CAT A & CAT B), refurbishment or similar projects
• Good understanding of design coordination, technical information, and construction processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
• Ambition to progress into a Design Manager role in the near future
• Proactive, organised, and keen to learn within a fast-paced environment

What's on Offer

• Salary £45,000 - £60,000 + package
• Clear progression pathway to Design Manager within 2-3 years
• Exposure to high-profile Central London projects
• Strong pipeline of technically challenging work
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're an Assistant Design Manager looking for more responsibility, exposure, and a clear route to step up, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.