Design Manager - Structural Focus

CSC Recruitment Ltd; Acton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading residential developer seeks a Design Manager for their project in Acton, overseeing structural design changes and managing external consultants. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in RC frame construction and experience in managing complex projects within occupied developments. This freelance role offers a competitive day rate of £360 - £380.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar in a residential development.
• Experience in live or partially occupied developments.
• Strong coordination skills with consultant teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for structural changes to new-build RC frame residential blocks.
• Manage external consultants and structural engineers.
• Coordinate changes with other design disciplines including Architecture and Fire Engineering.
• Report progress and risk to senior management.

Skills

Design management

Technical understanding of RC frame construction

Stakeholder management

Coordination with multi-disciplinary teams

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Architecture

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Design Manager - Residential Development (Structural Focus)

Location: Acton

Day Rate: £360 - £380

Employment Type: Freelance

Our client is a leading residential developer delivering high-quality, multi-phase new-build developments across the UK. Their current flagship project includes several RC frame residential blocks, with some already occupied and others in various stages of construction.

They are seeking a Design Manager to take a leadership role in overseeing and coordinating structural design changes across multiple blocks. This is a critical role for ensuring the successful and safe delivery of complex alterations within a live residential environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for structural changes to multiple new-build RC frame residential blocks.
• Oversee and manage a team of external consultants and structural engineers to deliver practical, cost-effective, and compliant solutions.
• Coordinate structural changes with other design and construction disciplines including Architecture, M&E, carpentry, dry lining, Façade, and Fire Engineering.
• Identify and mitigate risks to other construction packages affected by the proposed structural works.
• Collaborate closely with the construction team to ensure successful on-site delivery and sequencing of structural changes.
• Work within the constraints of an occupied development - ensuring minimal disruption, clear communication, and safe delivery at all times.
• Maintain clear, up-to-date records, drawings, and decision logs.
• Report progress and risk to senior management with transparency and accuracy.

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar in a residential development or construction environment.
• Strong technical understanding of RC frame construction and structural modification processes.
• Experience working in live or partially occupied developments is highly desirable.
• Strong coordination skills and experience working with multi-disciplinary consultant teams.
• Ability to foresee, plan, and mitigate design-related risks during live construction.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Degree qualified in Civil/Structural Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Chartered status (ICE, IStructE, CIOB, RIBA) is advantageous but not essential.

For more information please apply within or contact Aaron Billett at CSC Recruitment