At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design management for exciting refurbishment and structural alteration projects.
- Company: Established London contractor known for complex commercial refurbishments.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, collaborative culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a team that values ownership, responsibility, and client interaction.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-profile projects while developing your design management skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Structural Engineering or Architecture with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
Im working directly with a well-established London contractor who are looking to strengthen their Design Management team with the appointment of a Senior Design Manager. This role would suit someone from either a Structural Engineering or Architectural background who enjoys complex refurbishment and structural alteration projects rather than straightforward new build schemes. Initially, youll be office-based supporting pre-construction activities, tenders and bid submissions. Upon project award, youll transition onto site to lead the design process through delivery.
The Role
- Leading design management activities across commercial refurbishment and cut & carve projects
- Supporting tenders, bid submissions and client interviews
- Managing consultant teams, specialist subcontractors and technical design development
- Reviewing drawings, technical information and design deliverables
- Driving design coordination, buildability reviews and statutory compliance
- Supporting commercial teams with value engineering and change management
- Chairing design meetings and managing stakeholder communication
- Working closely with project delivery teams from pre-construction through to completion
Project Exposure
- £70m flagship commercial refurbishment combining major structural alterations with Cat A and Cat B fit-out
- £25m, 42,000 sq ft West End commercial refurbishment for a major institutional client
- Heavy structural reconfiguration projects involving façade removal, column strengthening, slab alterations, basement works and complex temporary works requirements
- Cat A and Cat B commercial fit-outs ranging from £2m-£60m+
What theyre looking for
- Design Manager, Structural Design Manager, Structural Engineer or Technical Manager background
- Strong understanding of structural engineering and building construction
- Experience working on refurbishment, cut & carve or structural alteration projects
- Degree qualified in Structural Engineering or Architecture
- Strong technical, organisational and communication skills
- Comfortable presenting to clients and supporting work-winning activities
- Confident managing consultant teams and technical design development
- Someone who enjoys ownership, responsibility and client interaction
The Business
- Established London contractor
- Specialists in complex commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects
- Strong reputation for delivering technically challenging schemes
- Projects typically ranging from £2m-£60m+
- Long-standing client relationships with institutional and blue-chip occupiers
- Office-based culture with close collaboration between teams
- Flexible working considered but office and site presence expected
Interested? Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (email address removed). com Happy to discuss the role in more detail confidentially J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Design Manager employer: Borne Resourcing
Join a well-established London contractor renowned for its expertise in complex commercial refurbishment and fit-out projects. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and a supportive office culture, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and development, allowing you to lead innovative design management activities on high-profile projects in the heart of Central London.
