Design Manager

Fawkes and Reece; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable main contractor in London is seeking a Design Manager for a flagship £50M project. You will manage design processes, ensure compliance with standards, and collaborate with project teams. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in design management and holds a relevant qualification. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a great opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in design management, specifically RIBA stages 3-6.
• Experience working effectively in team environments.
• Ability to manage multiple interactions and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Run design management tools to track and monitor project design.
• Ensure compliance with best practice principles.
• Assist in monitoring project risk and changes.

Skills

Design management

On-site delivery

Relationship building

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Location: London
Salary: £Neg
Contract: Permanent
Type: Full Time

Reference: VAC-8682_1754664782
Posted: August 8, 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a reputable Tier 1 Main Contractor.

The Design Manager will be site based on a £50M flagship scheme in Central London.

My client are currently one of the busiest and reputable Main contractors in the UK who have an exceptional reputation for delivering award winning projects across multiple sectors.

The business has been successful with a number of bids in so has recognised this as an ideal opportunity for growth.

Key Accountability's:

• Efficiently run design management tools used to plan, track, and monitor the quality, compliance, timely production and progress of consultants and subcontractor design at all project stages.
• Ensure best practice principles are followed, design assurance and build ability reviews are carried out on a regular basis, design deliverable met and that alignment with commercial strategy is always maintained.
• Assist the Senior Design Manager in monitoring risk, converting opportunities and in recording, and assessing the impact of change on the project
• Record all project interactions related to design and capture design approvals, comments, submissions, and reviews carried out on a daily, monthly and/or on going basis, driving results and ensuring all design is approved in line with project protocols.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Preferable to hold relevant professional qualification in a related subject.
• 3 or more years of design management - RIBA stage 3 -6.
• Experience of on-site delivery
• Experience of working effectively and leveraging relationships within other roles within the site, project team to ensure a cohesive approach to design, procurement, and construction.

If you are looking for a new career challenge in Design Management and you would like to be considered for the above opportunity, then please apply by sending your CV or call Francesca Cainelli via our office number - 02072880166