Senior Design Manager

LOBA GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

LOBA GROUP is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a major Central London redevelopment on an established contractor team. You will lead the design management through construction, coordinating architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and subcontractors to ensure buildability and programme alignment.

The role requires strong experience in complex cut-and-carve projects, with a focus on early risk identification and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Senior Design Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience delivering complex cut-and-carve, refurbishment or structural alterations.
• Strong construction-stage design management experience.
• Experience on major Central London schemes would be highly advantageous.
• Sound understanding of structural, architectural and building-services coordination.
• Knowledge of design programmes, procurement schedules and information release processes.
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant construction/engineering qualification.
• Available immediately or able to start within four weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process through the construction and delivery stages.
• Manage and coordinate architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee the design of complex cut-and-carve works and structural alterations.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for buildability, compliance and coordination.
• Chair design team meetings and drive the close-out of actions, RFIs and technical queries.
• Develop and manage the design programme in line with the construction schedule.
• Identify design risks, coordination issues and potential delays at an early stage.
• Work closely with the project, commercial, planning and site teams.
• Manage contractor design portions, design changes and subcontractor packages.
• Ensure information is released accurately and in accordance with procurement and construction requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Support the project through commissioning, handover and completion.

Skills

Senior Design Manager

Cut-and-carve projects

Construction-stage design management

Central London experience

Discipline coordination (structural, M

Education

Relevant construction/engineering qualification

Job description

Senior Design Manager – Main Contractor

Location: Central London

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Package

Project Value: £70 million

The Opportunity

An established main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the delivery team on a complex £70 million redevelopment in Central London.

The project is already under construction and involves significant cut-and-carve works, structural alterations and the integration of new-build elements within an existing structure. The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing the design process throughout the construction phase, ensuring technical information is coordinated, buildable and delivered in line with the programme.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor and play a key role in the successful delivery of a technically challenging London scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process through the construction and delivery stages.
• Manage and coordinate architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Oversee the design of complex cut-and-carve works and structural alterations.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions for buildability, compliance and coordination.
• Chair design team meetings and drive the close-out of actions, RFIs and technical queries.
• Develop and manage the design programme in line with the construction schedule.
• Identify design risks, coordination issues and potential delays at an early stage.
• Work closely with the project, commercial, planning and site teams.
• Manage contractor design portions, design changes and subcontractor packages.
• Ensure information is released accurately and in accordance with procurement and construction requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Building Regulations, planning conditions, contractual requirements and company procedures.
• Support the project through commissioning, handover and completion.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Senior Design Manager for a recognised main contractor.
• Essential experience delivering complex cut-and-carve, refurbishment or structural alteration projects.
• Strong construction-stage design management experience.
• Experience working on major Central London schemes would be highly advantageous.
• Sound understanding of structural, architectural and building-services coordination.
• Strong knowledge of design programmes, procurement schedules and information release processes.
• Ability to manage multiple consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant construction, architectural or engineering qualification.
• Available immediately or able to start within four weeks.

Package

• Salary of up to £100,000 Base
• Comprehensive company benefits package.
• Opportunity to deliver a technically complex £70 million Central London development.
• Long-term career prospects with an established and growing main contractor.