Design Manager

Fawkes & Reece Group; Bow (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Design Manager for a major residential development. You will own the design management function from Stage 4 onwards, coordinating with consultants, subcontractors and the project team to ensure design integrity.

The role requires strong knowledge of building regulations, MEP coordination, and design risk management, with active liaison to Building Control and warranty providers. You will support construction through to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience with Stage 4+ design management
• Strong knowledge of design and build environments
• Proven ability to coordinate with consultants and subcontractors
• Understanding of building regulations and technical risk
• Ability to coordinate MEP information across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the design management function from Stage 4 onwards.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Review design information and identify gaps or outstanding requirements.
• Manage design risks and respond to technical queries.
• Support the project team through the construction phase toward completion.

Skills

Stage 4+ projects

Design & build environments

Consultant coordination

Building regulations & compliance

MEP coordination

Job description

Reference: East-London DM_1790951761
Posted: October 2, 2026

A leading contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join a major residential development.

The scheme is a large-scale residential development with multiple blocks and associated commercial space, providing an interesting mix of technical and design challenges.

The Role

You'll take ownership of the design management function, working closely with the project team, consultants, client representatives and specialist subcontractors.

The role will include:

• Managing design information from Stage 4 onwards
• Reviewing existing design information and identifying gaps or outstanding requirements
• Coordinating consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Reviewing construction against design and identifying potential issues
• Working through technical and buildability challenges
• Supporting investigations and remedial design where required
• Coordinating architectural, structural and MEP information
• Working alongside Building Control and warranty providers
• Managing design risks and technical queries
• Supporting the project team through the construction phase and towards completion

About You

We're looking for a Design Manager with experience across:

• Stage 4+ projects
• Design & build environments
• Working with consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Building regulations, compliance and technical risk
• General MEP coordination