Design Manager

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Design Manager – Main Contractor (Fit-Out / Refurb / Structural)
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £80,000 + package

About the Role

We are working with a leading main contractor to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their Central London team, supporting the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across fit-out, refurbishment, and structural (cut & carve) schemes.
This is a key role within an established growing business, offering the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with a strong emphasis on quality, detail, and client engagement.

Project Scope

CAT A & CAT B fit-out
Refurbishment and cut & carve projects
Civils and structural elements within central London schemes
Fast-paced, detail-driven environments with high client expectations Key Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate the full design process across multiple project phases
Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design deliverables align with programme requirements
Review and challenge design information to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and compliance
Lead design meetings and maintain strong client engagement
Work closely with commercial and construction teams to mitigate risk and resolve design issues proactively
Ensure all design information is issued, tracked, and delivered in line with programme Candidate Requirements

Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment
Ideally from a Tier 1 or leading Tier 2 contractor background
Strong exposure to fit-out (CAT A & CAT B), refurbishment, and structural/cut & carve projects
Excellent understanding of buildability and construction sequencing
Confident managing stakeholders and leading design coordination meetings
Commercial awareness and ability to identify and manage design risk
Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in fast-paced London projects What's on Offer

Salary up to £80,000 + package
Opportunity to work on high-profile Central London schemes
Strong pipeline of technically challenging projects
Collaborative and forward-thinking team environment If you're a Design Manager looking to take the next step on complex, design-led projects, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion
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Location:
Islington
Salary:
£60,000 - £80,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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