Senior Design Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on the delivery of a major mixed-use development in King’s Cross.

The scheme includes several substantial commercial buildings being delivered to shell-and-core standard, alongside a residential plot that will require full internal fit-out, completion and handover by the main contractor.

With approximately 8–12 months remaining, this is a delivery-focused role suited to a Senior Design Manager who can quickly take control of outstanding design matters, resolve technical issues and drive the project through to successful completion.

The position can be offered on either a permanent/PAYE or freelance contract basis, depending on experience and availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design coordination through construction, completion and handover.
• Manage outstanding RFIs, approvals, technical queries and design changes.
• Coordinate architectural, structural, façade, MEP and fit-out packages.
• Drive consultants and subcontractors to meet programme deadlines.
• Resolve technical interfaces and ensure designs are compliant and buildable.
• Support shell-and-core completion across the commercial plots.
• Lead design close-out, fit-out and handover of the residential plot.
• Manage as-built information, certification and O&M documentation.

Experience Required

• Senior Design Manager experience with a Tier 1 or established main contractor.
• Strong delivery-stage experience on large, complex projects.
• Experience of commercial shell-and-core construction.
• Experience of residential fit-out, completion and handover.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, structural, façade and MEP coordination.
• Good understanding of Building Regulations, CDM and design-and-build contracts.
• Confident managing consultants, subcontractors and technical stakeholders.
• Able to resolve issues quickly and work effectively in a live construction environment.
• Available at short notice (ideally immediately or within the next 4 weeks)

If you would like to know more, please get in touch or apply!