Design Manager

The Construction Index Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor is seeking a Design Manager for freelance work in North East London. The role involves managing design processes for remediation and recladding projects, requiring strong knowledge of building regulations and excellent communication skills. Ideal for candidates with design management experience in residential or high-rise sectors.

Benefits

Ongoing long-term opportunities

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager (or similar role) working for a main contractor.
• Strong knowledge of remediation and recladding projects, ideally in the residential or high-rise sector.
• Good understanding of current Building Regulations and fire safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from bid stage through to construction, focusing on remediation works.
• Appoint and manage external consultants, ensuring coordination across disciplines.
• Chair design team meetings and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

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North East London

Freelance, Rolling Contract - up to £400/day

We are working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support them on a growing portfolio of remediation and recladding schemes. This is a freelance role working across pre-construction, tender and bid support, and live project stages - with a key focus on managing the external design process from planning through to delivery.

• Salary: £300 - £400 per day
• Type: Full Time
• Region: UK - London
• Town/City: North London, London
• Posted: 18/06/2025
• Listed in: Construction Management
• Reference: BBBH3418_1750234537
  
  

Job Description

Design Manager - Freelance

North East London

Freelance, Rolling Contract - up to £400/day

We are working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support them on a growing portfolio of remediation and recladding schemes. This is a freelance role working across pre-construction, tender and bid support, and live project stages - with a key focus on managing the external design process from planning through to delivery.

This role is office-based and ideal for someone who understands the technical, legislative and risk elements of façade remediation and cladding replacement - particularly on occupied residential or mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from bid stage through to construction, with a strong focus on remediation and recladding works
• Appoint and manage external consultants, ensuring coordination of architectural, structural, and fire safety inputs
• Lead on design deliverables and ensure alignment with client requirements, programme deadlines, and budget constraints
• Take ownership of Planning Applications and Building Regulation submissions, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliant
• Oversee and manage the production and execution of Collateral Warranties, liaising with legal and client-side teams as required
• Work collaboratively with bid, commercial and delivery teams during tender stages
• Chair design team meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders
• Identify and manage design risks, particularly around compliance, materials, fire safety, and sequencing
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Manager (or similar role) working for a main contractor
• Strong knowledge of remediation and recladding projects - ideally within the residential or high-rise sector
• Demonstrated experience in appointing consultants, managing warranties, and overseeing statutory applications
• Good understanding of current Building Regulations, fire safety standards, and planning policies
• Ability to lead the design process from pre-con to delivery
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
  
  

Benefits

• Freelance role with ongoing, long-term opportunities.
• Work on high-profile fire remediation projects across London.
• Competitive day rate - paying up to £400/day
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.
  
  

If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now to discuss further!

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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