Design Manager - Commercial Fit-Out/D&B

4Site Recruitment Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

4Site Recruitment are representing an established main contractor seeking a Design Manager to join their team in London. The role focuses on delivering prestigious commercial fit-out projects, including CAT A, CAT B and Design & Build schemes, across East London.

You will manage design from pre-construction to delivery, coordinate teams, review drawings, and ensure deadlines and budgets are met. The position offers a competitive salary and a clear path for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor.
• Background in commercial fit-out, CAT A/B or Design & Build projects.
• Experience managing design through pre-construction and delivery.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and design coordination.
• Confident managing relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to ensure project requirements are met.
• Manage design programmes and ensure key deadlines are achieved.
• Identify and resolve design issues, ensuring information is fully coordinated.
• Work closely with commercial and project teams to ensure designs align with budgets and programme.
• Attend design meetings and liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

Skills

Design coordination

Pre-construction experience

Client relationship management

Budget alignment

Schedule management

Job description

Design Manager Commercial Fit-Out/D&B

Location: East London
Salary: Dependent on experience + package

4Site Recruitment are representing an established main contractor looking to appoint a Design Manager to join their team in London.

The business delivers prestigious commercial fit-out projects, including CAT A, CAT B and Design & Build schemes for high-profile clients. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded contractor working on quality projects across East London.

The Role:

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.

• Coordinate architects, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project team.

• Review drawings, specifications and design information to ensure project requirements are met.

• Manage design programmes and ensure key deadlines are achieved.

• Identify and resolve design issues, ensuring information is fully coordinated.

• Work closely with commercial and project teams to ensure designs align with budgets and programme.

• Attend design meetings and liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

About You:

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment.

• Background in commercial fit-out, ideally CAT A, CAT B or Design & Build projects.

• Experience managing design through pre-construction and delivery.

• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and design coordination.

• Confident managing relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.

What's on Offer:

• Prestigious commercial fit-out projects across London.

• The opportunity to join an established and reputable main contractor.

• A collaborative team with a strong focus on quality and delivery.

• Competitive salary and package, dependent on experience.

• Long-term career progression opportunities.