Design Manager

Design Manager – Fire Remediation / Recladding Projects

Location: North East London

Freelance or Permanent

Hybrid: Office-based with 1 day working from home

An established Main Contractor is seeking a Design Manager to support a growing portfolio of recladding and fire remediation projects across London. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and has strong technical and regulatory experience within the residential sector.

The Role

You will be responsible for leading the design process from PCSA stage through to delivery, typically managing around three live projects at any given time. The role involves close coordination with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design compliance, timely approvals, and effective communication across all stages of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design information from pre-construction through to delivery
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act (Gateway 1–3)
• Liaise with Building Control and manage relevant design submissions and approvals
• Review and manage consultant appointments, scopes, and deliverables
• Oversee and coordinate fire risk assessments and façade design information
• Lead design reviews, resolve technical queries, and support site teams during construction
• Maintain accurate design documentation and ensure alignment with project programmes

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within a Main Contractor
• Strong understanding of fire remediation, recladding, and residential compliance
• Demonstrated knowledge of Building Regulations submissions and Building Control processes
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines

What’s on Offer

• Freelance or Permanent role
• Strong pipeline of work - consistency and stability
• Office-based in North / North East London, with 1 day WFH flexibility
• Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor delivering high-quality, safety-focused projects

If you are looking for your next challenge and want to work on meaningful projects that make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please feel free to reach out to Vekshana directly.