Senior Design Manager

Michael Page; London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead large residential projects in London. This role involves overseeing the design process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and engaging with various stakeholders. The company, known for its commitment to delivering affordable housing, operates in a hybrid model, allowing flexibility between office and site work. With a focus on health and safety, you'll play a vital role in managing design quality and project timelines. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the construction sector, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Travel Expenses

Discretionary Bonus

Flexible Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience managing design processes for large-scale residential projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process with commercial and technical expertise.
• Lead client interactions and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Design Management

Client Interaction

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

ARB/RIBA Qualified

Architectural Technologist

Job description

A brilliant new opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to lead large, RC frame, residential new build schemes in London for a privately owned main contractor in East London

Client Details

This opportunity has been created within the design management function of a privately owned main contractor with a proven track record of delivering affordable new build residential schemes within London & the South East. Their office is in East London and they operate a hybrid model split between time in the office and on site.

Description

As the Senior Design Manager you will play a key role through all construction activity. You will be involved across client reporting, design coordination, and engagement with the build team. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Managing the design process using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise
• Leading all client interaction, specifically focused on clear reporting, design programme management, and change control procedures
• Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate
• Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales
• Striving to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

Profile

A successful Senior Design Manager should have:

• An architectural background (ARB/RIBA qualified or Technologist)
• A proven track record of managing design processes for large-scale, RC frame new build residential projects
• Ideally a background within a main contractor environment with responsibility for design fee/budget management, client reporting, and coordination through delivery
• Some previous line management experience
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage varying stakeholders effectively

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be comfortable being based in the office in East London with some travel to sites as required.

Job Offer

• A salary range of 85,000 - 95,000 GBP per annum
• Car allowance and travel expenses
• Discretionary bonus
• A range of other flexible benefits
• 25 days annual leave