Senior Design Manager in London, Greater London
Posted by Borne Resourcing Limited
I’m working with a growing London main contractor who are looking to appoint a Design Manager as they prepare for a significant increase in workload.
The business currently turns over approximately £50m and has two major projects progressing through PCSA, including a residential development comprising approximately 240 apartments.
They are also forecasting nine to ten project starts next year, creating a strong platform for someone who wants long-term progression and genuine influence.
This is an office-led role based in High Street Kensington, with the Design Manager working across pre-construction and live residential projects.
The Role
- Managing the design process from PCSA and pre-construction through to project delivery
- Coordinating architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and specialist subcontractors
- Reviewing design information for buildability, compliance, programme and commercial risk
- Producing and managing design programmes, trackers and information-release schedules
- Leading design-team meetings and ensuring actions are closed out
- Managing RFIs, technical submissions, drawings and consultant information
- Supporting tendering, procurement and subcontractor design development
- Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams
- Providing design support across multiple projects when required
- Supporting BREEAM requirements and coordinating relevant project information
Current and Upcoming Projects
- Two major schemes currently progressing through PCSA
- One residential development comprising approximately 240 apartments
- A recently commenced residential scheme in Ashford comprising four seven-storey blocks
- Approximately nine to ten anticipated project starts next year
- Wider pipeline covering residential, mixed-use, refurbishment and commercial developments
What they’re looking for
- Design Manager with main-contractor or developer experience
- An architectural background is strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of residential design and construction
- Experience managing projects through PCSA and pre-construction
- Capable of coordinating architectural, structural and building-services information
- BREEAM knowledge or previous involvement would be advantageous
- Comfortable working across multiple projects and managing external consultants
The Business
- Established in 2009
- Approximately £50m annual turnover
- Extensive residential and mixed-use development pipeline
- More than 100 completed and pipeline projects
- Collaborative structure with direct access to senior management
- Opportunity to shape design-management systems as the company grows
- Strong forecasted workload with numerous projects expected to commence next year
- High Street Kensington office
- Flexible working with one to two days working from home
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
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