Design Manager – Residential / RIBA Stages 1-5

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Design Manager – Residential / RIBA Stages 1-5

Location: Rainham, Essex (RM13)

Salary: £300 – £400 per day

Start: 2nd June 2026

Contract: 3 month contract (Temp to Perm potential)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview

JML are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a major residential construction programme in Rainham. You will be working across multiple projects, taking schemes from early design through to construction delivery, within a fast‑paced main contractor environment.

Responsibilities

  • Managing design delivery from RIBA Stages 1-5
  • Leading PCSA and pre‑construction design coordination
  • Coordinating subcontractor design packages and technical submissions
  • Supporting planning, Building Control and BSR requirements
  • Managing design information through technical and construction stages
  • Working closely with commercial and delivery teams across live projects

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator
  • Strong knowledge of RIBA stages 1-5
  • Background in residential or mixed‑use construction projects
  • Experience managing design coordination across multiple disciplines
  • Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
  • Confident working with consultants, subcontractors and site teams

Nice to Have

  • Main contractor or developer experience
  • Exposure to PCSA / pre‑construction stages
  • Experience with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) processes
  • Large‑scale residential project experience

If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for your next contract, apply today with your up‑to‑date CV.

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Design Manager – Residential / RIBA Stages 1-5

Location: Rainham, Essex (RM13)

Salary: £300 – £400 per day

Start: 2nd June 2026

Contract: 3 month contract (Temp to Perm potential)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Overview

JML are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a major residential construction programme in Rainham. You will be working across multiple projects, taking schemes from early design through to construction delivery, within a fast‑paced main contractor environment.

Responsibilities

  • Managing design delivery from RIBA Stages 1-5
  • Leading PCSA and pre‑construction design coordination
  • Coordinating subcontractor design packages and technical submissions
  • Supporting planning, Building Control and BSR requirements
  • Managing design information through technical and construction stages
  • Working closely with commercial and delivery teams across live projects

Qualifications

  • Experience as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator
  • Strong knowledge of RIBA stages 1-5
  • Background in residential or mixed‑use construction projects
  • Experience managing design coordination across multiple disciplines
  • Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations
  • Confident working with consultants, subcontractors and site teams

Nice to Have

  • Main contractor or developer experience
  • Exposure to PCSA / pre‑construction stages
  • Experience with Building Safety Regulator (BSR) processes
  • Large‑scale residential project experience

If you are an experienced Design Manager looking for your next contract, apply today with your up‑to‑date CV.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026