Design Manager

Modus

England

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading design and build company in London is seeking an experienced Design Manager. You will coordinate design across projects, manage teams, and engage with clients to ensure design integrity. Ideal candidates have over 6 years of experience in the construction industry and proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD. This role offers full-time employment within a culture that values innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

6+ years’ experience in the construction industry for Design Manager positions.
10+ years’ experience in the construction industry for senior roles.

Responsibilities

Ensure seamless coordination and delivery of design across multiple projects.
Manage sub-contractors, consultants, and internal project team.
Liaise with Building Control Approved Inspectors and other engineers.
Utilise Procore for managing documentation and RFIs.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Architectural Degree

Job description

Design Manager

Reporting to Head of Design Management

About Modus

Modus is a leading design and build company creating inspiring workplaces that bring people and brands together. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and delivery, we collaborate closely with clients to translate their vision into exceptional, functional, and sustainable spaces.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our London team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the seamless coordination, compliance, and delivery of design across multiple workplace projects. You will work closely with clients, consultants, and internal project teams to safeguard design intent, maintain programme integrity, and uphold Modus’ commitment to technical excellence and design innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Working closely with the client’s design guardians and the client themselves to provide a clear and clean sign off process throughout the projects programme.
Developing Design Release Schedule (DRS) and coordination with MEP design services requirements.
Creation of design workshop schedules and managing consultant resources to ensure programme dates and milestones are maintained.
Managing the sub-contractors, consultants and design specialists, alongside the internal project team.
Analysing the design vision and determining required drawings, schedules and documents required to produce within confident project deadlines.
Implementing design changes once approved and tracking them whilst managing their negotiation.
Liaising with Building Control Approved Inspectors.
Liaising with Fire & Structural Engineers.
Visiting construction sites and reporting back to senior management.
Utilisation of Procore to manage documentation, submittals and RFIs within the project’s workflow.
Evaluating the design intent against CDM and looking for better designed solutions, with the project team, to remove or mitigate risk. Including the identification of any changes that have a commercial / programme impact.
Contributing to both mid bid and post tender interviews including the preparation of document content.

Skills & Experience

Architectural Degree is highly preferable.
6+ years’ experience in the construction industry for Design Manager positions or 10+ years’ experience in the construction industry for senior roles.
Strong experience with Revit.
Practical experience with AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, alongside the ability to instruct change.
Deadline-driven, highly focused and committed to the highest quality & standards.

Why Join Modus

At Modus, we believe that great design changes how people work, connect, and feel. Joining our team means being part of a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and design integrity. You’ll have the opportunity to deliver industry-leading projects, develop your career, and make a tangible impact on the future of workplace design.

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