Contract Manager With Design

The Highfield Company; London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the metalwork industry is seeking a Contract Manager in London. You will oversee design coordination and manage operational delivery across projects. Ideal candidates have experience in architectural or structural metalwork and strong organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for long-term progression

Exposure to iconic London projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within architectural or structural metalwork.
• Strong understanding of design detailing processes and ability to manage design resources.
• Experience with project scheduling and planning tools.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate internal and external detailing teams.
• Act as key interface between design office and site teams.
• Develop and manage project schedules and resource plans.
• Identify and resolve design bottlenecks or risks.
• Support integration of design processes with procurement and installation.

Skills

Architectural or structural metalwork experience

Design detailing processes

Project scheduling tools

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Contract Manager

Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: London
Salary: Up to £80,000

About the Company

Our client is a leading name in the architectural and structural metalwork industry, delivering landmark projects across London and the Southeast. With a reputation for precision, innovation, and quality, they provide bespoke metalwork solutions for high-profile commercial, residential, and infrastructure schemes.

The Opportunity

Due to sustained growth and increasing project demand, the business is seeking a Contract Manager to take ownership of design coordination, programme planning, and operational delivery. Acting as the vital link between design, commercial, and site operations, this role is ideal for a professional with a broad knowledge of the full project lifecycle—from design and detailing through to fabrication, programming, and site delivery.

This is a strategic position where you will manage design resources, optimise workflows, and ensure seamless integration between technical, operational, and commercial functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate internal and external detailing teams to deliver accurate, timely, and commercially aligned design output.

• Act as the key interface between the design office, planning, commercial, and site teams to ensure smooth information flow.

• Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans, and drawing issue timelines.

• Identify and resolve design bottlenecks, clashes, or risks in collaboration with project managers and site teams.

• Lead or support internal planning meetings, providing visibility of workloads, priorities, and cross-team dependencies.

• Support the integration of design processes with procurement, fabrication, and installation.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within architectural or structural metalwork, steelwork, or related industries.

• Strong understanding of design detailing processes and ability to manage design resources.

• Experience with project scheduling and planning tools.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders.

• Broad knowledge of commercial, fabrication, and installation processes is highly desirable.

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a collaborative leadership team with technical depth and industry expertise.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Significant opportunities for long-term progression.

• Exposure to iconic London projects, with the ability to shape design, programming, and operations across the business.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company.