Details:
- Salary: £75,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Blackfriars
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Design Manager | Refurbishment & New Build | City of London | Main Contractor | Up to £90,000
I’m working with an established contractor looking to appoint a Design Manager due to growth, joining a team of two existing Design Managers.
The business delivers a varied workload across refurbishment, fit-out and new-build projects. This role would suit someone who enjoys technical involvement across different sectors, with an architectural background particularly welcomed.
You’ll oversee design across a couple of projects, with a substantial amount of PCSA work providing the opportunity to influence design development, buildability and procurement before construction starts.
The Role
Managing design development through pre-construction and delivery
Coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractor design
Reviewing technical information and resolving design interfaces
Managing design programmes and information release requirements
Supporting PCSA deliverables, technical reviews and tender development
Working with commercial and operational teams on buildability, procurement and value engineering
Chairing design meetings and ensuring actions are closed out
Maintaining involvement across a couple of projects at different stages
What they’re looking for
Design Manager with experience coordinating projects through pre-construction and delivery
Architectural or architectural technology background particularly welcomed
Relevant experience across refurbishment, fit-out or new build
Strong technical understanding and a practical approach to resolving design issues
Confidence managing consultants and challenging information constructively
Ability to manage priorities across more than one project
PCSA experience and an understanding of procurement requirements
The Business
Established in 1995, originally as a carpentry contractor
Approximately £40m turnover
Background delivering fit-out who have grown into a main contractor
Growing construction division with a varied project portfolio
Existing team of two Design Managers, with this appointment supporting further growth
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
No pressure—get in touch for a confidential conversation about the projects and wider opportunity