Senior Design Manager

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the Greater London area is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the design management process for complex regeneration and recladding projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and people-management skills, a deep understanding of UK building regulations, and a commitment to sustainable practices. Join a company with over 60 years of experience dedicated to enhancing community-focused construction outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within the construction sector.
• Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, gateway processes and design standards.
• Commitment to sustainable, safe, and high-quality project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design management process across complex construction and regeneration projects.
• Coordinate design input from architects, engineers, consultants, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all design information complies with UK building regulations and sustainability standards.

Skills

Team management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Are you a design leader who thrives on delivering complex, community‑focused construction projects?

Can you confidently bring together internal teams, consultants, and site teams to drive exceptional design outcomes?

Are you seeking an opportunity to lead a small team while shaping major recladding and regeneration projects across London and the South East?

About the Company

Our client is a long‑established, family‑owned construction and development group operating across London, the South East, and the Home Counties. They deliver award‑winning housing, regeneration and mixed use projects. Their work is driven by strong values, a focus on sustainability, and a commitment to improving communities through high‑quality, socially responsible construction.

About the Role

The Senior Design Manager will lead the complete design management process from pre‑construction through delivery on major refurbishment, regeneration, and recladding schemes. Recladding experience is not essential, but you must be motivated to work on these projects and engage with their technical and regulatory demands.

You will manage and mentor a small design team, providing leadership, structure, and guidance to ensure design quality, compliance, and buildability. Strong people‑management skills are vital, alongside the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and maintain design integrity throughout project delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end design management process across complex construction and regeneration projects, including recladding schemes.
• Provide leadership and day‑to‑day management for a small design team, supporting development, performance, and collaboration.
• Coordinate design input from architects, engineers, consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Ensure all design information complies with UK building regulations, safety guidance, and sustainability standards.
• Develop, monitor, and report on design programmes and deliverables.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions for accuracy, compliance, and buildability.
• Support pre‑construction activities such as tenders, bids, design solutions, and value engineering.
• Liaise with local authorities, registered providers, and community stakeholders as required.
• Identify design risks and coordinate mitigation solutions.
• Promote the company’s values across safety, environmental responsibility, and social value outcomes.

Requirements

• Strong experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within the construction sector.
• Technical understanding of residential, refurbishment, regeneration, or multi‑sector building projects.
• Willingness and motivation to work on recladding projects (previous recladding experience not required).
• Proven capability in managing and mentoring a small team.
• Excellent knowledge of UK building regulations, gateway processes and design standards.
• Ability to manage design programmes, prioritise workload, and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Commitment to sustainable, safe, and high‑quality project delivery.
• Opportunity to work with an award‑winning construction group with over 60 years of industry experience.
• Involvement in high‑impact regeneration and recladding projects with strong community and environmental benefits.
• Strong support for professional development, creativity, and long‑term career growth.

If this sounds like you, please apply now. For more details, contact Vekshana directly.