Design Manager

Knightwood Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor/developer in East London is seeking a knowledgeable Design Manager to join their expanding team. This site-based role focuses on a mixed tenure residential development primarily involving high-rise RC frame construction. Ideal candidates will have experience in similar positions, a minimum of HNC or equivalent qualification, and strong skills in design management, site inspections, and liaising with authorities. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work within a progressive company on a new scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in similar technical or design manager roles with contractors or developers.
• Confidence working with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of Gateway stage 2 processes.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness.
• Liaise with appropriate authorities.
• Chair Design Team meetings.
• Check detailed construction drawings.
• Identify and resolve any technical and design construction issues.
• Deliver technical design approvals for the projects.
• Work within established budgets.
• Carry out site inspections.

Skills

Technical design management

Communication and liaison

Site inspections

Construction drawing checks

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

Design Manager

East London

£75,000 + Package

A knowledgeable Design Manager is required to join an expanding team to work on a new residential scheme in East London. This is a site-based role working on a mixed tenure, residential development primarily high-rise RC frame within a highly reputable contractor/developer.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness
• Liaise with appropriate authorities
• Chair Design Team meetings
• Check detailed construction drawings
• Identify and resolve any technical and design construction issues that may arise
• Deliver technical design approvals for the projects
• Work within established budgets
• Carry out site inspections

Qualifications & Requirements

Ideal candidates for this role will have previous experience within similar technical or design manager roles with contractors or developers and will have a minimum qualification of HNC or equivalent. You should be extremely confident working with minimal supervision, and have experience and/or knowledge of Gateway stage 2 processes.

Senior Technical/Design Co-ordinators from developers looking to progress will also be considered. The successful candidate will be conversant in RC framed, medium/high-rise developments.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about property development and is ready for their next challenge, working within a progressive company on a new scheme.