Senior Design Manager in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in London is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design processes across multiple projects. This strategic position offers a clear path to Principal Design Manager and emphasizes professional development within a supportive environment. The role involves coordinating design teams, ensuring compliance with deliverables, and championing process improvements. A competitive salary and performance-related bonuses are offered.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Benefits

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process across multiple projects from pre-construction to completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant design deliverables.
• Provide technical guidance during design development and construction stages.
• Review design risk, buildability, and value engineering opportunities.
• Chair design team meetings and manage design deliverables within programme and budget.
• Liaise with planning, procurement, and delivery teams to align design and construction strategies.
• Champion best practices in design management and contribute to process improvement.

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

I\'m currently recruiting for a Senior Design Manager role with a key contractor in London.

Please see below bit about the Contractor:

My client is with a well-established main contractor delivering a diverse range of projects across London from complex Cut & Carves and large scheme high value-spec fit-outs. My clients project values range from £1M to £120M+, across both public and private sector. With a proven track record of successful delivery and longstanding client relationships, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the team.

This is a strategic role with a clear path to Principal Design Manager and beyond. The company is known for its supportive environment, low staff turnover, and commitment to internal progression and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process across multiple projects from pre-construction to completion
• Coordinate with internal teams, external consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant design deliverables
• Provide technical guidance during design development and construction stages
• Review design risk, buildability, and value engineering opportunities
• Chair design team meetings and manage design deliverables within programme and budget
• Liaise with planning, procurement, and delivery teams to align design and construction strategies
• Champion best practices in design management and contribute to process improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven design professional looking to step into a senior leadership pathway with a contractor that truly values its people.

Location

London Area

Package

Competitive salary DOE, with performance bonus, benefits, and performance-related bonus

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