Design Manager

Salter Grange; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Design Manager for a major BTR residential scheme in Barking, East London. This high-profile project involves leading design efforts for a 20+ storey high-rise building, aimed at enhancing local community housing. The role offers a significant chance to engage in complex, design-led projects with a forward-thinking team. Ideal candidates will possess a main contractor background and extensive experience in leading design processes on large-scale projects.

Qualifications

• Main contractor background required.
• Experience managing design on major residential or mixed-use schemes.
• Strong coordination and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for a major BTR residential project.
• Coordinate with various teams and consultants.
• Resolve design-related challenges proactively.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Consultant management

Design resolution

Proactive approach

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design

• Industries

  Construction

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