Design Manager

Knightwood Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable property development firm is seeking a knowledgeable Design Manager for a site-based role on high-rise residential developments in South East London. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical or design management with a focus on RC-framed buildings, be capable of ensuring design effectiveness, and possess an HNC or equivalent qualification. This role offers a salary of up to £75k plus package, within a progressive company that values property development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure design effectiveness and compliance.
• Liaise with authorities and stakeholders.
• Chair Design Team meetings and check construction drawings.
• Identify and resolve construction issues.
• Deliver technical design approvals and conduct site inspections.

Skills

Interrogating design effectiveness

Technical issue resolution

Budget management

Site inspection skills

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Job description

Design Manager

South East London

£75000

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.

Responsibilities

• Able to interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness
• Liaising with appropriate authorities
• Chair Design Team meetings
• Checking detailed construction drawings
• 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

Qualifications

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.

About the Opportunity

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.

*Design Manager, South East London