Residential Design Manager - London Projects

Ridgeway and Co; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Substantial residential developments

Career progression within an establ is

Job summary

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for residential construction projects in Central London. This permanent, full-time role involves leading the design process from pre-construction through delivery and coordinating architects, engineers and designers to ensure timely submissions.

The role requires strong multi-disciplinary design coordination and the ability to manage external consultants, with a focus on regulatory compliance and project specifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
• Residential or mixed-use construction experience.
• Strong understanding of architectural, structural and M&E coordination.
• Experience managing external design consultants.
• Knowledge of construction-stage design management and technical approvals.
• Relevant architectural, engineering or construction qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through project delivery.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.
• Manage design programmes, submissions and approvals.
• Identify and resolve technical design issues.
• Ensure design information is coordinated and issued in line with construction programmes.
• Work closely with site management and commercial teams.
• Review compliance with building regulations and project specifications.

Job description

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment is seeking a Design Manager for residential construction projects in Central London. This permanent, full-time role involves leading the design process from pre-construction through delivery and coordinating architects, engineers and designers to ensure timely submissions.

The role requires strong multi-disciplinary design coordination and the ability to manage external consultants, with a focus on regulatory compliance and project specifications.