Design Manager - Main Contractor - Commercial CAT A

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to oversee a £60m Commercial CAT A scheme in London. This full-time site-based role offers the chance to transition from architecture into design management, supported by experienced senior managers. The successful candidate will coordinate design processes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a focus on collaboration and communication, this position promises a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to contribute to significant projects in the heart of the city.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Travel Expenses Covered

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction stage delivery of projects.
• Strong project management skills and design team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design process from conception to completion.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure quality and cost are met.
• Manage design budgets and timelines effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Construction Delivery

Design Coordination

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Design Manager - Main Contractor - Commercial CAT A, London

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London, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Brilliant Commercial Cut & Carve scheme based in the City of London
• Move into Design Management from Architecture with training and support

About Our Client

This Design Manager role is available with an established main contractor with a reputation for working with some of the most recognisable investor-developers across London to develop new spaces in existing buildings. Their project work spans a range of sectors with a large proportion of their work coming in Commercial CAT A schemes. The business has a track record of supporting Architects looking to move into Design Management and will provide on scheme support from Senior Design Managers in the business. The role is a full-time site based position and can provide the successful candidate with experience in tendering/bid work as well.

Job Description

As a Design Manager you will have responsibility for supporting project delivery on a £60m Commercial CAT A scheme in the City of London. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the design process from conception to completion (design team already appointed in this instance).
• Coordinate with internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure programme, quality, and cost are delivered to client expectations.
• Resolving complex cut & carve, structural changes with the structural design management support.
• Ensure that all designs meet client, company, and industry standards.
• Manage design budgets and timelines with regular management of DTMs.
• Engage with subcontractors effectively to ensure quality and compliant technical design is produced on time.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure designs are implemented accurately.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior management.

This role is based full-time on site in the City of London.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Design Manager should have:

• Proven experience of construction stage delivery of schemes.
• Ideally commercial cut & carve scheme project experience, other sector experience will be considered (UK project experience is essential).
• Strong project management skills and a background in coordinating with design teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, specifically for producing project reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and independently.

You must have the right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

• A salary ranging between £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• Private medical insurance.
• Travel expenses covered in Zones 1-5.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave to ensure work-life balance.