Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor seeks a Design Manager for a £80 million BTR residential project in East London. This role involves overseeing the design process for a high-rise development, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating with a skilled team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in managing complex residential projects and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Main contractor background required.
• Experience managing design on major residential or mixed-use schemes.
• Proactive and practical approach to design delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for a major BTR development.
• Coordinate with consultants and manage design resolutions.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with timelines and quality standards.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Consultant Management

Design Resolution

Job description

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Design Manager – Landmark BTR Residential Scheme | East London

We’re working with one of London’s most forward-thinking main contractors to find an experienced Design Manager for a major new build-to-rent (BTR) development already underway in East London.

This £80 million project will deliver around 200 high-quality new homes across a striking high-rise storey (20+) tower, forming the centrepiece of a wider regeneration plan in Barking. Alongside a restored and improved station, this scheme will create a new gateway into the town and will be offering a much-needed housing and long-term opportunity to the local community.

The project is live on site, with completion scheduled for 2026, and now needs a strong design lead to take it through the next crucial stages.

What you’ll be joining:

• A well-established contractor with a reputation for delivering complex, design-led residential projects across London
• A collaborative team with strong technical capability and leadership
• A business that invests in long-term careers, not just short-term projects

You’ll need:

• A main contractor background
• Experience managing the design process on major residential or mixed-use schemes (RC frame/high-rise ideally)
• Strong coordination, communication, and consultant management skills
• A proactive and practical approach to design resolution and delivery

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible, meaningful role on one of East London’s most talked-about regeneration projects.

Please apply with your updated CV / portfolio ASAP.