Senior Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager – London

Salter Grange are seeking a proactive Senior Design Manager(s) to join a leading Main Contractor on exciting London projects.

We have two opportunities available for the right candidates:

Residential/Student Accommodation Project – c. £100m+ student scheme and £100m+ office-to-hotel conversion.

Commercial Fit-Out/Refurbishment Project – c. £50m, part of nationwide frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate design teams from PCSA through delivery (RIBA stages 2–5)
• Manage design schedules, information release, risk registers, and document workflows (Aconex/Fieldview)
• Ensure design quality, compliance, and collaboration with Project Managers and subcontractors
• Support pre-construction activities, including planning conditions, surveys, BREEAM, and design scopes
• Mitigate design risks and maintain the golden thread of information

Requirements:

• HNC/Degree in Design Management, Architecture, or similar
• Experience in new build residential or student accommodation, or commercial fit-out projects
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Positive, proactive attitude and a passion for collaborative working
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

If you are a motivated Design Manager ready for your next challenge and a career-defining opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Design / Fashion

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English