Assistant Design Manager

Our client is an established and highly respected main contractor that has been operating across London and the South East for over 15 years.

Based in East London, they deliver high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the leisure, education, retail, healthcare and residential sectors. They have built an excellent reputation for delivering projects on time, within budget and to the highest standards of client satisfaction.

Working with both public and private sector clients, they typically deliver projects ranging from £500,000 to £20 million, whilst also successfully completing schemes of significantly higher values.

Previous Projects Include

• Residential: New build development of 10+ apartments
• Leisure: Council leisure centre including swimming pool, gym, reception and fitness studios
• Residential: Social housing regeneration scheme 
• Healthcare: New GP surgery in East London
• Commercial: Full retail fit-out within a major shopping centre

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of education and leisure projects valued between £5 million and £30 million.

Working alongside experienced Senior Design Managers and Project Teams, you will assist in coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Design Management while working on a diverse range of technically challenging projects.

The company is particularly interested in candidates from an Architectural, Engineering or Building Control background who are looking to move into Design Management within a leading main contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Design Manager in coordinating the design process throughout all project stages.
• Assist with managing the flow of design information between consultants, subcontractors and the site team.
• Review drawings and technical information to help identify clashes, discrepancies and buildability issues.
• Attend design team meetings and prepare meeting minutes and action trackers.
• Help ensure design information is issued in line with the construction programme.
• Liaise with architects, consultants, subcontractors and clients to maintain effective communication throughout the project.
• Assist in reviewing consultant and subcontractor design submissions for compliance with project requirements.
• Support the Design Manager in resolving technical queries raised by the construction team.
• Carry out site visits to monitor design implementation and assist with resolving on-site design issues.
• Maintain document control and ensure all design information is up to date.
• Keep up to date with Building Regulations, construction methods and industry best practice.