Senior Design Manager

Fawkes and Reece; East London; On-site; ZAR 1 473 000 - 1 928 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in East London is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager. This role involves leading a Project on a £450m scheme, working with a reputable contractor known for their delivery in various sectors including residential and commercial. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a Design Manager capacity, on major projects, and in shell and core delivery. The company offers a secure pipeline of projects, a staff-focused culture, and competitive salary with enhanced personal benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced personal benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work on major projects

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager for a main contractor.
• Experience working on major projects.
• Experience delivering shell and core.

Responsibilities

• Take on a Project Lead role on a major scheme.
• Manage and mentor team members.

Skills

Design management

Project delivery

Mentoring experience

Job description

Reference: CS-SDM-EL25_1765296046
Posted: December 9, 2025

Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager? Fawkes and Reece are currently working on an exceptional opportunity for an established Senior Design Manager which involves taking on a Project Lead role on a £450m major scheme in East London.

The business is a market leading Tier 1 main contractor who have built an enviable reputation over recent years through successful project delivery over a wide variety of sectors with projects ranging from £50m to £500m in value. Their core sectors include residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and data centres. Due to the success of the business, they have managed to attract some of the most talented individuals in the construction industry across all disciplines which has in turn which has helped them become one of the leading contractors in the UK.

Requirements for the Senior Design Manager role

• Experience working in a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager for a main contractor
• Experience working on major projects
• Experience delivering shell and core
• Management/ mentoring experience

What's on offer for the Senior Design Manager role

• Opportunity to work on a major project
• A secure pipeline of future projects
• An opportunity to work for a business with an inclusive and staff focused culture
• Enhanced personal benefits and competitive salary

If you want to hear more about this Senior Design Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chris Starling in our London office on 020 7288 0166