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Design Manager

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Design Manager – Chiswick (Head Office) & Enfield
A well-established Irish main contractor operating across the UK and Ireland is seeking a Design Manager to join their team. This permanent role is based in Chiswick (W4) with involvement in a live residential development in Enfield, along with future London-based schemes across residential, mixed-use, education and refurbishment projects.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and coordinate the full design process from tender through construction.
• Review and assess design information for compliance with regulations, Employer’s Requirements, Contractors’ Proposals, NHBC / Premier Guarantee and UK standards.
• Identify and resolve design risks and issues, proposing practical alternative solutions.
• Manage the design programme and ensure timely release of information.
• Act as the main point of contact for all design-related queries.
• Chair and coordinate design meetings with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage RFIs, design records, and ensure accurate documentation throughout.
• Review consultant appointments, performance, capacity, and compliance alongside QS.
• Ensure design information is buildable, coordinated and suitable for safe construction.
• Support procurement schedules, subcontract design deliverables, and site teams with technical input.
• Monitor design progress against programme and support cost control and value engineering.

Requirements
• Experience working as a Design Manager or Design Coordinator within construction.
• Strong understanding of UK Building Regulations, NHBC / Premier Guarantee, and construction processes.
• Proven ability to manage consultants, subcontractor design teams and design programmes.
• Skilled in reviewing drawings, identifying risks and resolving design issues.
• Confident leading design meetings and liaising with clients and project teams.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with a focus on documentation and compliance.
• Ability to produce quick design sketches/clarifications when needed.
• Competent with construction software, document control systems and Microsoft Office

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