Design Manager

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Architectural company in central London is seeking a Design Manager for a contract position, working onsite 5 days a week. This role involves leading design teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality project delivery on exciting office fit-out projects. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in site delivery and contractor coordination.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering or related.
• Experience with Main/Principal contractor.
• Skills in site delivery and technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams for project delivery.
• Act as main client contact and manage communication.
• Oversee project schedules and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication

Coordination

Leadership

Technical Delivery

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related design discipline

Job description

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We are looking for a Design Manager to join a leading Architectural company. in a contract position, outside IR35 (permanent candidates will also be reviewed). You will be required to work onsite 5 days a week in central London. This is a great opportunity to work on exciting office fit out projects.

-Contract rates starting at £320 a day.

Key Responsibilities:

-Lead and coordinate design teams, ensuring high-quality project delivery.

-Act as main client contact, presenting work and managing communication.

-Mentor team members and promote a collaborative studio environment.

-Oversee schedules, resourcing, and compliance with regulations and standards.

-Drive design quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement across projects.

What we are looking for:

-Degree-qualified in Architecture, Engineering, or a related design discipline.

-Must have Architectural background and experience working for a Main/Principal contractor.

-Experience working on high end commercial office fit outs.

-Strong technical and site delivery skills, including detailing, contract admin, and consultant coordination.

-Prior experience on site dealing with contractors, projects in latter RIBA stages, and technical delivery.

-Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.