Senior Design Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing contractor is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee multiple projects and manage a design team. This role offers the chance to work on significant residential developments while promoting a positive work culture and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Enhanced personal benefits

Bonus structure

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design or Technical Management role.
• Experience in the residential sector.
• Experience working with a main contractor or developer.

Responsibilities

• Manage 2-3 live projects.
• Oversee an internal design team of Design Managers and Coordinators.

Skills

Design Management

Technical Management

Residential Sector Experience

Job description

Reference: CS-SDM-NL25_1747146787

Posted: May 13, 2025

About the Role: Senior Design Manager

Are you an experienced Design or Technical Management professional seeking a new opportunity with an exceptional housing contractor known for a strong pipeline of secured projects? The company has a solid reputation in delivering residential projects ranging from 80 to 500 units, typically mid-rise RC frame developments.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a senior-level role, reporting directly to the Design Director. You will be responsible for 2-3 live projects and managing an internal design team comprising Design Managers and Design Coordinators.

Requirements for the Senior Design Manager role

• Experience in a Design or Technical Management role
• Experience in the residential sector
• Experience working with a main contractor or developer

What We Offer

• Lead role within the business
• A strong pipeline of projects to work on
• A positive company culture promoting work-life balance and team collaboration
• Enhanced personal benefits and bonus structure
• Opportunities for progression to a Principal Design Manager role

If you are interested in this Senior Design Manager position, please apply with your updated CV or contact Chris Starling at our London office on 020 7288 0166.