An established building contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex residential projects is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Design Manager. With a strong pipeline of work across high-rise residential developments, including both new build schemes and major recladding and remediation projects, this is an opportunity to take a lead role on technically challenging projects from pre-construction through to completion. Working closely with operational teams, consultants and clients, you'll be responsible for driving the design process, managing technical risk and ensuring design information is delivered to programme across live projects. The Role As Senior Design Manager, you'll lead the design management function on high-rise residential schemes, ensuring design information is coordinated, compliant and delivered in line with programme and quality requirements. Your responsibilities will include: Leading the design process from pre-construction through to project completion. Managing the delivery of design information across all project stages. Coordinating architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist subcontractors. Chairing design team meetings and managing design programmes. Managing RFIs, design changes and technical approvals. Working closely with site teams to resolve technical challenges during construction. Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act and Gateway requirements where applicable. Supporting value engineering while maintaining quality, compliance and programme. Reviewing subcontractor design packages to ensure they meet project requirements.What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager or experienced Design Manager within a main contractor environment. Strong track record delivering high-rise residential projects, including new build developments. Experience managing recladding, façade remediation or external envelope projects. Excellent knowledge of design coordination, technical delivery and construction sequencing. Strong understanding of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and the Building Safety Act. Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams and build strong relationships with clients and consultants.What's on Offer Competitive salary and attractive benefits package. Opportunity to work on landmark high-rise residential projects across London. Long-term career progression within a contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work. A collaborative environment where you'll play a key role in delivering technically complex, high-profile developments.Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only that shortlisted will be contacted. INDC
Senior Design Manager in London employer: Building Careers Uk
As a leading construction and civil engineering contractor in Huyton, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture that empowers our employees to excel. With competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, we are committed to supporting your professional growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your role as a Senior Estimator. Join us to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering high-quality residential developments and infrastructure projects while enjoying the stability of a strong pipeline of work.
