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Senior Design Manager

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ 80,000 - 90,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EC2A, Finsbury Square, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Design Manager

Commercial Office Refurbishment | £60M Project | City of London

About the Project

A major £60M commercial office refurbishment across two prime City of London buildings. The scope includes full-floor fit-outs, MEP coordination, specialist systems integration, and delivery to multiple occupiers across a 24-month programme. The design is at RIBA Stage 3/4 with early contractor involvement; the successful candidate will own design delivery through to practical completion.

The Role

You will lead the design function across both buildings, accountable for:

  * Design integrity and specification management through coordination with consultants

  * Programme delivery design freeze milestones, consent sequences, clash resolution

  * Cost management quotation review, value-engineering, variation orders

  * Stakeholder management client presentations, occupier requests, expectations

  * Site liaison RFI resolution, site-issued instructions, design coordination on-site

You'll work directly with the Project Manager and Site Manager, and lead a design team of 2–3.

Essential Requirements

8+ years in commercial fit-out or refurbishment; 3+ years as Design Manager on £20M+ projects

Fluent in Building Regulations, MEP coordination, and specialist systems (HVAC, lighting, AV, data)

Revit proficiency (BIM coordination); AutoCAD for drawing amendments

Proven track record delivering design on time and within budget

Desirable

RIBA-registered architect or technologist (Part 3)

Experience on high-spec London office projects (Canary Wharf, Bishopsgate types)

Knowledge of fit-out sustainability standards (BREEAM, WELL, Fitwell)

What We're Looking For

Technical confidence to spot clashes, challenge quotes, explain decisions to clients

Pace and pragmatism in a fast-track environment; clear decision-making under pressure

Ownership you lead the design team and drive progress

Ability to translate between architects' intent and site reality

The Offer

  * Salary: £80,000–£75,000 per annum

  * Contract: Permanent

  * Location: City of London

  * Reporting to: Project Manager

Start date: ASAP

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