Senior Design Manager

Building Careers UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design management function on landmark high-rise residential schemes in London. You will coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and subcontractors to deliver design information on time and to quality.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act, and close collaboration with site teams and clients to resolve technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Senior Design Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong track record delivering high-rise residential projects.
• Experience with recladding, facade remediation or external envelope works.
• Excellent knowledge of design coordination, technical delivery, and construction sequencing.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and the Building Safety Act.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management function from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialists.
• Chair design team meetings and manage design programmes.
• Manage RFIs, design changes and technical approvals.
• Work with site teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure programme.

Skills

Design management

High-rise residential

Facade remediation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Job description

An established building contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex residential projects is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager.

With a strong pipeline of work across high-rise residential developments, including both new build schemes and major recladding and remediation projects, this is an opportunity to take a lead role on technically challenging projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Working closely with operational teams, consultants and clients, you'll be responsible for driving the design process, managing technical risk and ensuring design information is delivered to programme across live projects.

The Role

As Senior Design Manager, you'll lead the design management function on high-rise residential schemes, ensuring design information is coordinated, compliant and delivered in line with programme and quality requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.
• Managing the delivery of design information across all project stages.
• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Chairing design team meetings and managing design programmes.
• Managing RFIs, design changes and technical approvals.
• Working closely with site teams to resolve technical challenges during construction.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and Gateway requirements where applicable.
• Supporting value engineering while maintaining quality, compliance and programme.
• Reviewing subcontractor design packages to ensure they meet project requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or experienced Design Manager within a main contractor environment.
• Strong track record delivering high-rise residential projects, including new build developments.
• Experience managing recladding, facade remediation or external envelope projects.
• Excellent knowledge of design coordination, technical delivery and construction sequencing.
• Strong understanding of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and the Building Safety Act.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and build strong relationships with clients and consultants.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on landmark high-rise residential projects across London.
• Long-term career progression within a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work.
• A collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in delivering technically complex, high-profile developments.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted.