Design Manager

Design Manager – Refurbishment & Recladding | St Albans | Up to £75,000 + Package

We're working with a well-established main contractor delivering refurbishment, fire remediation and recladding projects across London and the Home Counties. Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their team based in St Albans.

You'll take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, working closely with operational teams, consultants and clients to ensure design information is delivered accurately and on programme.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background managing refurbishment and recladding projects, with a solid understanding of façade systems, fire safety and building regulations. Experience working with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) process and Gateway submissions is essential.

Key responsibilities include managing the design programme, coordinating architects and consultants, reviewing technical information, ensuring compliance with current regulations and supporting project delivery through to completion.

To be considered, you'll have previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry, proven delivery of refurbishment and recladding schemes, strong knowledge of BSR requirements and excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

In return, you'll be joining a growing contractor with a healthy pipeline of secured work, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.