A brilliant new opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to lead large, RC frame, residential new build schemes in London for a privately owned main contractor in East London

Client Details

This opportunity has been created within the design management function of a privately owned main contractor with a proven track record of delivering affordable new build residential schemes within London & the South East. Their office is in East London and they operate a hybrid model split between time in the office and on site.

Description

As the Senior Design Manager you will play a key role through all construction activity. You will be involved across client reporting, design coordination, and engagement with the build team. Your key responsibilities will be:

Managing the design process using commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise
Leading all client interaction, specifically focused on clear reporting, design programme management, and change control procedures
Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate
Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales
Striving to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.Profile

A successful Senior Design Manager should have:

An architectural background (ARB/RIBA qualified or Technologist)
A proven track record of managing design processes for large-scale, RC frame new build residential projects
Ideally a background within a main contractor environment with responsibility for design fee/budget management, client reporting, and coordination through delivery
Some previous line management experience
Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage varying stakeholders effectively

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be comfortable being based in the office in East London with some travel to sites as required.

Job Offer

A salary range of £85,000 - £95,000 GBP per annum
Car allowance and travel expenses
Discretionary bonus
A range of other flexible benefits
25 days annual leave