Design Manager

Aldwych Consulting; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading contractor seeks an experienced Design Manager for freelance work in North East London. The role involves overseeing the design process for remediation and recladding schemes, managing external consultants, and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge and experience in residential projects, with competitive pay offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of remediation and recladding projects.
• Good understanding of current Building Regulations and fire safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from bid stage through to construction.
• Appoint and manage external consultants, ensuring coordination.
• Lead on design deliverables and ensure alignment with client requirements.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

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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

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.