Senior Design Manager – Residential RC Frame Projects

Arise Recruit Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arise Recruit Ltd is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a South London residential contractor specialising in RC frame schemes. The role focuses on managing design from inception through to completion for a development of 45 apartments across two blocks, with potential to work on other south London and Surrey schemes.

You'll coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and specialist designs, ensure programmes and quality standards, compile handover docs, and support Building Safety Regulator

Qualifications

• Stable employment history in permanent roles, with good tenure.
• A relevant degree qualification.
• Proven experience delivering residential developments from design inception through to completion.
• Experience coordinating multiple design disciplines.
• Experience producing handover certification and O&M manuals.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently.
• A flexible attitude and willingness to support the wider team where required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process from inception through to project completion.
• Lead design across architectural, structural, MEP, fire engineering and specialist subcontractor designs.
• Coordinate consultants and subcontractors to ensure timely design delivery.
• Manage design programmes and resolve technical issues.
• Compile handover documentation, including certification and O&M manuals.
• Support Building Safety Regulator submissions where applicable.
• Assist broader project team with related duties, including drawing take-offs and supplier liaison.

Skills

Design management

Residential projects

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Handover documentation

Education

Relevant degree qualification

Tools

BSR Gateway processes

Job description

Arise Recruit Ltd is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join a South London residential contractor specialising in RC frame schemes. The role focuses on managing design from inception through to completion for a development of 45 apartments across two blocks, with potential to work on other south London and Surrey schemes.

You'll coordinate architectural, structural, MEP and specialist designs, ensure programmes and quality standards, compile handover docs, and support Building Safety Regulator