Design Manager in London

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This role is for a forward‐thinking developer seeking an exceptional Design Manager to take functional ownership of design delivery on a major new‐build residential scheme. This is not a back‐office coordination role but a leadership position for someone who wants real influence — shaping design strategy, driving quality and working at the heart of a business that is actively investing in better ways to deliver projects.

You\’ll be trusted with autonomy, visibility, and responsibility. In return, you\’ll join a contractor that values expertise, backs its people, and is serious about raising the bar across residential development.

As Design Manager, you will lead the design function on a flagship project, taking projects from concept through to completion. You will work closely with commercial, construction, and external design teams to ensure that design solutions are compliant, buildable, cost‐effective, and aligned with both the Employer\’s Requirements and the Contractor\’s Proposals.

You will be joining a business that encourages initiative, supports innovation, and recognises the strategic importance of design in delivering quality developments.

Key Responsibilities

Take functional leadership of the design process from pre‐construction through to completion

Develop a thorough understanding of the Employer\’s Requirements and Contractor\’s Proposals, ensuring full compliance at every stage

Lead the coordination, development and resolution of all design matters across the project

Manage and review design documentation to ensure technical quality, coordination, buildability and completeness

Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, including CDM and wider HSE legislation

Champion buildability, programme certainty, cost control and high‐quality outcomes

Appoint and manage consultants, including scope preparation, fee negotiation and performance management

Establish a collaborative, professional working environment across consultants and internal teams

Lead the production and management of Contractor\’s Proposals, design management plans and designer agreements

Drive proactive risk management, ensuring health and safety risks are identified and mitigated through design

Produce and manage realistic design programmes and information release schedules aligned to procurement and construction

Contribute to team development, performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

Background working with a main contractor or residential developer

A confident leader with strong communication and conflict‐resolution skills

Degree‐qualified in a construction, architectural or built‐environment discipline

Experienced in managing consultants, subcontractors and senior stakeholders

Commercially aware, with a track record of adding value through design

Passionate about quality, safety and intelligent design solutions

Why Join?

Major project ownership and genuine design influence

A business that supports innovation and professional autonomy

Long‐term opportunity within a progressive, growing developer

A role where design quality, not just speed, truly matters

If you\’re a Design Manager looking for more ownership, more challenge and the opportunity to shape meaningful residential projects, we\’d love to hear from you.

Please apply via the link provided or contact Connie directly for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Mid‐Senior

Employment type: Full‐time

Job function: Design and Engineering

Industry: Construction

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