Job Description:

Design Manager

Central London | High-Rise Residential Development
£75,000 - £90,000 + Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading main contractor and developer with a strong track record of delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use schemes across London. Due to continued growth and the award of a major residential-led development, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their project team in Central London.

The Role

Reporting into the Senior Design Manager and Technical Director, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of a large-scale high-density RC frame residential development. The scheme comprises multiple residential buildings, associated commercial space, landscaping, and public realm works.

You will manage the design process from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring information is coordinated, compliant, and issued in line with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate architect, structural, MEP, façade, and specialist consultant teams.
• Review and manage design information to ensure buildability and compliance.
• Chair and contribute to design team meetings.
• Monitor consultant performance and manage design deliverables against programme.
• Work closely with site, commercial, and planning teams to resolve design issues.
• Manage RFIs, technical submissions, design changes, and consultant queries.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, planning requirements, and statutory approvals.
• Support procurement by ensuring timely production and coordination of design information.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the design programme and implement mitigation measures.
• Assist with value engineering and design optimisation initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working as a Design Manager within the residential, mixed-use, or main contracting sectors.
• Strong understanding of high-rise reinforced concrete frame construction.
• Experience delivering residential-led developments within London.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Construction Management, Architectural Technology, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of current Building Regulations and construction processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and design packages simultaneously.
• Experience working within a fast-paced project environment.