Design Manager

Skilled Careers; Slough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design coordination for high-profile commercial workplace fit out and cut and carve refurbishment projects across London. You will coordinate with clients, consultants, and delivery teams to ensure buildability, compliance, and on-time information flow.

The role demands a strong understanding of CAT A/B and cut and carve schemes, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Main Contractor is essential.
• Proven experience delivering commercial workplace fit out and/or cut and carve refurbishment projects within London.
• Strong understanding of CAT A, CAT B, and cut and carve construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in fast-paced project environments.
• Experience using common construction and design management platforms is advantageous.
• Architectural background considered; architects moving into Design Management are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout all project stages.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams to ensure design information is issued accurately and on programme.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions to ensure buildability and compliance.
• Drive design coordination meetings and manage consultant performance.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues proactively.
• Ensure design programmes align with project delivery milestones.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor design changes and ensure all revisions are communicated effectively to project stakeholders.
• Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews and design input.
• Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and technical coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

Role: Design Manager

Location: London

We are currently looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join a leading main contractor delivering high-quality commercial workplace fit out and cut and carve refurbishment projects across London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing business with a strong pipeline of prestigious CAT A, CAT B, and cut and carve schemes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout all project stages.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal delivery teams to ensure design information is issued accurately and on programme.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions to ensure buildability and compliance.
• Drive design coordination meetings and manage consultant performance.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues proactively.
• Ensure design programmes align with project delivery milestones.
• Work closely with commercial and operational teams to support successful project delivery.
• Monitor design changes and ensure all revisions are communicated effectively to project stakeholders.
• Support pre-construction activities including tender reviews and design input.
• Maintain high standards of quality, compliance, and technical coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Previous experience working for a Main Contractor is essential.
• Proven experience delivering commercial workplace fit out and/or cut and carve refurbishment projects within London.
• Strong understanding of CAT A, CAT B, and cut and carve construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work within fast-paced project environments.
• Experience using common construction and design management platforms is advantageous.
• Architectural background considered; experienced Architects looking to move into Design Management are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial workplace fit out and cut and carve projects across London.
• Strong career progression within a growing and reputable contractor.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package