Design Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Job summary

A reputable contractor and developer in Greater London is seeking a knowledgeable Design Manager for a residential scheme in South East London. This site-based role entails interrogating designs, liaising with authorities, and managing technical design approvals. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in similar roles and qualifications like HNC or equivalent, with a strong familiarity in RC framed, medium/high-rise developments. You will enjoy a competitive salary package up to £75k, reflecting your expertise in property development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in technical or design manager roles with contractors or developers.
• Conversant in RC framed, medium/high-rise developments.

Responsibilities

• Interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness.
• Manage design approvals for the projects.
• Conduct site inspections.

Skills

Interrogating design effectiveness

Liaising with authorities

Chairing Design Team meetings

Resolving technical/design issues

Conducting site inspections

Education

HNC or equivalent

Job description

A knowledgeable Design Manager is required to join an expanding team to work on a residential scheme in South 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.

• Able to interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness
• Liaising with appropriate authorities
• Chair Design Team meetings
• Identifying and resolving any technical and design construction issues that may arise
• Delivering technical design approvals for the projects
• Working within established budgets
• Carrying out site inspections

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.

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.

Remuneration up to £75k plus package.