Design Manager

Job Overview

Design Manager for the Building Solutions South team, based in London/South. 40 hours per week, no sponsorship available.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of design production, including design programmes, responsibility matrices and schedules.
• Coordinate multi‑disciplinary design teams and chair design meetings to ensure collaborative working.
• Review designs for contract compliance, health and safety legislation, and sustainable building standards.
• Act as main point of contact for clients on design‑related matters, building trusted relationships.
• Support project teams to deliver within programme and commercial constraints, managing risks effectively.

Qualifications and Experience

• HNC/HND/Degree in a construction or engineering subject and membership of a relevant professional body (CIOB, APM, CIAT, RICS).
• Proven pre‑construction experience on projects up to £20 million, with strong experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with clients, colleagues, and the wider supply chain.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively, working well independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about continuous improvement and bring a solution‑focused approach to challenges.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. Learn more about our D&I action plan.

Legal Statements

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. Applicants may be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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