Design Manager
Commercial Office Refurbishment | £60M Project | City of London
About the Project
A major £60M commercial office refurbishment across two prime City of London buildings. The scope includes full-floor fit‑outs, MEP coordination, specialist systems integration, and delivery to multiple occupiers across a 24‑month programme. The design is at RIBA Stage 3/4 with early contractor involvement; the successful candidate will own design delivery through to practical completion.
The Role
You will lead the design function across both buildings, accountable for:
Design integrity and specification management through coordination with consultants
Programme delivery design freeze milestones, consent sequences, clash resolution
Cost management quotation review, value‑engineering, variation orders
Stakeholder management client presentations, occupier requests, expectations
Site liaison RFI resolution, site‑issued instructions, design coordination on‑site
You'll work directly with the Project Manager and Site Manager, and lead a design team of 2–3.
Essential Requirements
8+ years in commercial fit‑out or refurbishment; 3+ years as Design Manager on £20M+ projects
Fluent in Building Regulations, MEP coordination, and specialist systems (HVAC, lighting, AV, data)
Revit proficiency (BIM coordination); AutoCAD for drawing amendments
Proven track record delivering design on time and within budget
Desirable
RIBA‑registered architect or technologist (Part 3)
Experience on high‑spec London office projects (Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate types)
Knowledge of fit‑out sustainability standards (BREEAM, WELL, Fitwell)
What We're Looking For
Technical confidence to spot clashes, challenge quotes, explain decisions to clients
Pace and pragmatism in a fast‑track environment; clear decision‑making under pressure
Ownership: you lead the design team and drive progress
Ability to translate between architects' intent and site reality
The Offer
Salary: £80,000–£75,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: City of London
Reporting to: Project Manager
Start date: ASAP
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Commercial Office Refurbishment | £60M Project | City of London
About the Project
A major £60M commercial office refurbishment across two prime City of London buildings. The scope includes full-floor fit‑outs, MEP coordination, specialist systems integration, and delivery to multiple occupiers across a 24‑month programme. The design is at RIBA Stage 3/4 with early contractor involvement; the successful candidate will own design delivery through to practical completion.
The Role
You will lead the design function across both buildings, accountable for:
Design integrity and specification management through coordination with consultants
Programme delivery design freeze milestones, consent sequences, clash resolution
Cost management quotation review, value‑engineering, variation orders
Stakeholder management client presentations, occupier requests, expectations
Site liaison RFI resolution, site‑issued instructions, design coordination on‑site
You'll work directly with the Project Manager and Site Manager, and lead a design team of 2–3.
Essential Requirements
8+ years in commercial fit‑out or refurbishment; 3+ years as Design Manager on £20M+ projects
Fluent in Building Regulations, MEP coordination, and specialist systems (HVAC, lighting, AV, data)
Revit proficiency (BIM coordination); AutoCAD for drawing amendments
Proven track record delivering design on time and within budget
Desirable
RIBA‑registered architect or technologist (Part 3)
Experience on high‑spec London office projects (Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate types)
Knowledge of fit‑out sustainability standards (BREEAM, WELL, Fitwell)
What We're Looking For
Technical confidence to spot clashes, challenge quotes, explain decisions to clients
Pace and pragmatism in a fast‑track environment; clear decision‑making under pressure
Ownership: you lead the design team and drive progress
Ability to translate between architects' intent and site reality
The Offer
Salary: £80,000–£75,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Location: City of London
Reporting to: Project Manager
Start date: ASAP
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