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Design Project Manager

Job Posted: 11 hours ago

Salary: £ 67,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Camden, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Lead and manage the pre-construction phase of schemes, creating construction-ready plans that deliver robust technical solutions, enhanced margins, and reduced project risk. Work across multi-disciplinary teams to shape projects, manage design, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with client, statutory, and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead and manage the pre-construction phase, securing sustainable design/build contracts

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    Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants and manage design packages

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    Chair and record weekly progress meetings, track programmes and budgets

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    Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and change control processes

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    Ensure compliance with assurance, governance, quality, and HSE standards

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    Oversee site investigations, surveys, and early construction planning activities

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    Lead internal/external design reviews, ensuring buildability, safety, and efficiency

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    Respond to TQs, manage temporary/permanent works interfaces

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    Support bids and tenders, advising on risks, assumptions, and delivery strategy

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    Drive innovation and continuous improvement across design and construction techniques

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    Monitor costs, forecasts, and financial reporting in pre-construction phase

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    Manage suppliers, subcontractors, procurement of plant and materials

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    Ensure HSE compliance under CDM 2015 and deliver high-quality outputs

Requirements

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    Previous experience in design/commercial leadership or project team management

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    Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)

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    Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regs, design management, programme & risk management, cost control, and forecasting

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    Primavera P6 (or equivalent) experience

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    Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills

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    Ability to challenge designs, resolve problems, and deliver projects with minimal guidance

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    Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Desirable

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    Professional qualification/membership with an industry body

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    Experience on Affinity Water or similar frameworks

Benefits

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    Company pension & life assurance

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    Private medical insurance

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    25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days

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    Additional volunteering leave

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    Company car/car allowance

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    Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

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