Design manager

I'm delighted to be working with a residential-focused main contractor to recruit a Design Manager for South London, offering between £75,000 and £85,000 plus package. This is an excellent opportunity to join a fresh design team set-up and help grow the division from its early stages.

The Design Manager will work on mid to high-rise mixed residential blocks across the city, coordinating design delivery for a contractor establishing their design function. You'll need strong knowledge of high-rise building regulations, Building Safety Act requirements, and Gateway processes to succeed in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing design coordination on mid to high-rise residential developments
• Leading Gateway 2 submissions and ensuring BSR compliance
• Coordinating architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, and specialists
• Managing design programmes, RFI processes, and critical path activities
• Ensuring compliance with Building Safety Act 2022 and high-rise regulations
• Driving buildability reviews and value engineering initiatives
• Managing design risks and coordinating design information with site teams
• Building relationships with housing associations and developer clients
• Supporting establishment of design processes and standards
• Contributing to team growth and division development
• Working across South London and surrounding areas

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within residential main contracting
• Strong knowledge of high-rise building regulations (essential)
• Understanding of Building Safety Act 2022 and BSR requirements (essential)
• Experience with Gateway 2 submissions and regulatory compliance (essential)
• Background in mid to high-rise residential projects
• Excellent technical and communication skills
• Ability to work in start-up environment and help establish processes
• Ambitious and keen to grow with expanding design division
• Experience with housing associations desirable
• Degree qualified in relevant discipline

What's On

Offer:

• Excellent salary between £75,000 and £85,000
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private healthcare and benefits
• Join fresh design team set-up with growth opportunities
• Work on mid to high-rise residential blocks across South London
• Opportunity to shape division and influence processes
• Progressive contractor with ambitious plans
• Clear career progression as team expands

Please contact me to discuss this opportunity in a growing division in confidence.