Senior Design Manager

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their rapidly expanding team, working on specialist fire safety and building remediation projects across London. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned design professional to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking, modern organisation.

The company specialises in delivering recladding and building safety remediation projects, working with leading contractors to ensure compliance and safety across high-profile developments.

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone with proven senior leadership experience who has successfully managed design teams, or for an ambitious professional ready to step up into a leadership position.

You will:

• Immediately have 2 direct reports (Design Coordinators) responsible for running their own projects
• Support the Head of Design in growing the team, including recruiting 2 Senior Design Coordinators
• Oversee design delivery across multiple specialist fire safety and remediation projects
• Play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the design function

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in design management within construction, building safety, or remediation sectors
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing design teams, or the ambition to step into this responsibility
• Experience working with specialist contractors on complex projects
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges

What's On Offer

• Flexible working: 3 days in the office (Central London), 2 days working from home
• Modern culture: A progressive, forward-thinking company that values autonomy and doesn't believe in micromanagement
• Growth potential: Join a fast-growing team with genuine opportunities for career progression
• Impactful work: Contribute to critical building safety projects that make a real difference

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic, growing team working on high-impact projects, we'd love to hear from you. Click Apply!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

08-05-2026

Profession type

Technical

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