Assistant Design Manager

Location: Central London

Salary: Competitive + Package

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a recent Architecture graduate or early-career Architectural professional to join a leading main contractor as an Assistant Design Manager, supporting the delivery of an £80m luxury hotel fit-out project in Central London.

This is an ideal role for someone looking to transition from architecture into construction and design management, offering structured training, mentorship, and clear career progression within a highly experienced project team.

The Role

Working alongside experienced Design Managers, you'll support the coordination and management of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. You'll liaise with architects, consultants, subcontractors, and the site team to ensure design information is coordinated, compliant, and delivered in line with the construction programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to a prestigious, high-end hospitality project while developing a long-term career with a leading contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate design information between consultants, subcontractors, and the construction team.
• Review drawings and technical information for buildability, coordination, and compliance.
• Monitor design programmes and help ensure information is issued in line with project deadlines.
• Attend design team meetings and record key actions.
• Support the resolution of design and technical queries during construction.
• Ensure design documentation meets quality, contractual, and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with senior Design Managers to gain experience across all aspects of project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture or a closely related discipline.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years' post-graduate experience within an architectural practice.
• Strong technical understanding of construction drawings and detailing.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to develop a career in Design Management.
• A genuine interest in the construction and project delivery side of the industry.
• UK work authorisation.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on an £80m landmark luxury hotel fit-out in Central London.
• Comprehensive training and mentoring from experienced Design Managers.
• Clear career progression within a leading main contractor.
• Exposure to one of London's most prestigious hospitality projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment focused on professional development.