Design Manager

Job description

Design Manager – Construction

Location: London

Sector: Education / Schools

Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading UK construction and building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join its London Construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with experience in the education/DfE sector to take a key role in managing the design process across both pre-construction and project delivery stages.

You will be responsible for ensuring technically compliant, cost-effective and coordinated design packages are delivered in line with project requirements, programme and statutory obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, subcontractors and external design teams.
• Manage the production, review and approval of technical drawings and design information.
• Lead design workshops and client engagement meetings.
• Coordinate complex design packages and ensure they are fully integrated and buildable.
• Develop and manage the design programme, including TIDP and MIDP requirements.
• Identify and mitigate design and technical risks.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, planning requirements and relevant statutory legislation.
• Support the selection and management of subcontractors responsible for Contractor Design Portions.
• Develop and review Design Responsibility Matrices and consultant scopes.
• Identify and develop value engineering opportunities with the wider project team.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team.
• Drive digital construction, sustainability and BIM requirements throughout the project.

About You

We're looking for a technically strong Design Manager who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in Design Management within a main contractor environment.
• Ideally, experience delivering DfE, schools or education projects.
• Strong understanding of both design and construction processes.
• Knowledge across architectural, structural and MEPH disciplines.
• Experience coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Understanding of Revit, AutoCAD and BIM Level 2 requirements.
• Experience with digital construction and document management systems.
• Strong understanding of design programmes, TIDPs, MIDPs and Design Responsibility Matrices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to confidently manage design risks and make informed decisions.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Attractive overall benefits package
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Additional wellbeing benefits
• Flexible benefits options
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Clear opportunities for career progression

Apply Now

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Manager looking to join a major contractor and work on high-profile education projects across London.

If you have the relevant Design Management experience and would like to discuss the role confidentially, please get in touch with your CV.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City Of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-08-2026

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