Design Manager - Tier 1 Main Contractor

Falcon Green; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon Green is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor in London. You will oversee the design process through pre-construction and delivery, working closely with site teams, consultants, subcontractors and the client to keep programmes on track.

You will manage design information, chair design meetings, drive actions to completion, and ensure buildability, coordination and compliance across large-scale commercial and high-rise residential projects.

Qualifications

• Site-based Design Management experience with a main contractor.
• Strong understanding of buildability, sequencing and construction methodology.
• Experience coordinating consultants and subcontractor design.
• Exposure to commercial or residential high-rise projects.
• Ability to challenge design teams and drive decisions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing design information, programmes and approvals.
• Coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Identifying and resolving design risks before they affect the build.
• Supporting procurement and construction teams with technical information.
• Chairing design meetings and driving actions through to completion.
• Ensuring the design is practical, compliant and fully coordinated.
• Maintaining a strong link between the design function and the site team.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Coordination

Buildability

Construction knowledge

Job description

London Tier 1 Main Contractor Competitive Salary + Package

A leading Tier 1 Main Contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join its established London team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation, a healthy pipeline of work and a clear structure in place to support career progression. You will work alongside experienced construction and design professionals who can offer genuine development, with a defined route into Senior Design Manager and wider project leadership positions.

The contractor delivers a varied portfolio of major London schemes, including large-scale commercial developments and high-rise residential projects. This means you will gain exposure to different sectors, project stages and technical challenges rather than being tied to one type of build.

The Role

You will take responsibility for managing the design process through pre-construction and delivery, working closely with site teams, consultants, subcontractors and the client.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing design information, programmes and approvals
• Coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Identifying and resolving design risks before they affect the build
• Supporting procurement and construction teams with technical information
• Chairing design meetings and driving actions through to completion
• Ensuring the design is practical, compliant and fully coordinated
• Maintaining a strong link between the design function and the site team

Applicants must have site-based Design Management experience working directly for a main contractor.

You should have:

• Experience delivering projects on site for a recognised main contractor
• A strong understanding of buildability, sequencing and construction methodology
• Experience coordinating consultants and subcontractor design
• Exposure to commercial, residential or other major building projects
• The confidence to challenge design teams and drive decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills

Candidates coming solely from an architectural practice or consultancy background will not be considered. This role requires someone who understands design from a contractor and delivery perspective and is comfortable working closely with live site teams.