Design Manager

London | Permanent | £(phone number removed) DOE
A leading UK construction contractor with an established track record delivering high-value residential and regeneration schemes is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join a major project in North West London.
The project is due to commence on site in September 2026, with completion targeted for Q2 2028.

You'll have full responsibility for design management and coordination, working closely with consultants, subcontractors, the client team and site-based construction teams. The role is approximately 50% site-based, with the remainder from the company's London Head Office.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating the project design team and subcontractor design packages
• Managing design deliverables, information release schedules and approvals
• Carrying out design reviews, buildability assessments and design workshops
• Managing CDP and subcontractor design responsibilities
• Ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, planning and warranty requirements
• Chairing design meetings and liaising confidently with the client team
• Supporting procurement, commercial reviews and the management of design changes
• Maintaining control of design documentation, samples, approvals and regulatory conditions

You'll be an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in large-scale residential design & build projects, ideally with experience on schemes valued at £100m+.
You should have:

• Proven experience managing complex residential developments
• Strong knowledge of BSA and regulatory requirements
• Experience coordinating consultant and subcontractor design teams
• Excellent communication, organisational and commercial skills
• The confidence to lead meetings, challenge decisions and resolve issues quickly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Procore
• A basic understanding of BIM would be advantageous

If you're looking for a Design Manager role where you can take genuine ownership of a major London residential scheme from design through to completion, this is an opportunity worth exploring.