Design Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; Brentford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design process for industrial projects, including data centres and warehouses. The role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure smooth project execution, requiring strong coordination and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Professional development and progression opportunities

Supportive working environment with an established team

Flexible working between office, site and home

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager working for a main contractor.
• Experience delivering industrial schemes (e.g. warehouses, data centres).
• Confident managing the full design process on site and at pre-con stage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from tender through to handover.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve design issues.
• Lead design meetings and workshops.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Technical Review

Education

Relevant qualifications in architecture, engineering, or construction management

Job description

• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - London
• Town/City: Brentford, London
• Posted: 21/05/2025
• Reference: BBBH3606_1747821129

Job Description

Are you a Design Manager with a strong main contractor background? Have you delivered industrial projects such as data centres or warehouses?

About the Company

A well-established main contractor with a strong pipeline of industrial projects across the London and Home Counties region. Known for delivering complex, fast-paced schemes, this contractor is expanding its team due to continued growth across the industrial sector-including warehouses, logistics hubs, and data centres.

About the Role

You'll be responsible for managing the design process on industrial projects from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with the pre-con, planning, and delivery teams, you'll ensure the seamless coordination of design information across all project stages.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from tender through to handover
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to resolve design issues
• Lead design meetings and workshops
• Review and comment on drawings, specifications, and technical submittals
• Monitor design progress against programme and report to senior stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and design standards
• Identify and manage design-related risks and opportunities
• Support value engineering and innovation throughout the design phase

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager working for a main contractor
• Experience delivering industrial schemes (e.g. warehouses, data centres)
• Confident managing the full design process on site and at pre-con stage
• Strong coordination, communication, and technical review skills
• Flexible to work between office, site, and home as needed
• Must be flexible work in London and the neighbouring home counties
• Relevant qualifications in architecture, engineering, or construction management
• Competitive salary package - £70,000 to £75,000 all in
• Professional development and progression opportunities
• Supportive working environment with an established team
• Flexible working between office, site and home

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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