Design Manager

London / South East
£50,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

A well-established construction and property consultancy is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong technical background who also has experience in project management and CDM.

The successful Design Manager will work across a varied portfolio of construction projects, coordinating design teams from the early stages through to delivery. Working closely with clients, consultants and contractors, the Design Manager will help ensure that designs are coordinated, buildable, compliant and delivered in line with programme requirements.

The Design Manager’s Role

The Design Manager will take responsibility for managing the design process across multiple projects, acting as a key point of contact between clients, architects, engineers and contractors.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to completion

• Reviewing design information and identifying technical or programme risks

• Chairing design team meetings and monitoring design actions

• Supporting project management activities, including programmes, reporting and stakeholder coordination

• Ensuring projects meet relevant Building Regulations and CDM requirements

• Working closely with Principal Designers and project teams to manage design risk

• Liaising with clients and providing clear technical advice throughout the project lifecycle

The Design Manager

The successful Design Manager will ideally have:

• Previous Design Management experience within construction or property consultancy

• Strong project management experience

• Good working knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams

• A relevant degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline

• Membership of, or progress towards, a relevant professional body such as CIOB, RIBA, RICS or APS

• NEBOSH Construction, IOSH or another relevant health and safety qualification would be advantageous

• Strong communication, organisation and client-facing skills

In Return

The Design Manager will receive:

• £50,000 – £65,000 salary, dependent on experience

• Professional development and qualification support

• Pension

• Flexible / hybrid working opportunities

• Career progression within a growing consultancy

If you are a Design Manager considering your next opportunity, please apply or contact the recruitment team for further information.