Lead Design Manager – Residential Development

Borne Resourcing Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing residential developer in Richmond seeks an experienced Design Manager to support live schemes and upcoming tenders across London. You will play a key role in coordinating design processes, managing consultants, and aligning project delivery with quality targets. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in design management within a contractor or developer environment, strong communication skills, and an ability to implement structured workflows. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor or developer.
• Confident managing consultants and supporting multiple schemes simultaneously.
• Able to bring structure and clarity to design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Provide design management support across live projects and early-stage tenders.
• Coordinate consultants, supply chain, site teams, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings/specifications for buildability and risks.

Skills

Design management support

Contractor-side design coordination

Technical reviews

Strong communication

Organizational ability

Job description

A growing residential developer in Richmond seeks an experienced Design Manager to support live schemes and upcoming tenders across London. You will play a key role in coordinating design processes, managing consultants, and aligning project delivery with quality targets. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in design management within a contractor or developer environment, strong communication skills, and an ability to implement structured workflows. This role offers flexibility with hybrid working opportunities.