Assistant Design Manager

Location: Headley

Assistant Design Manager (Structural Engineering Background)
Super Prime Residential Developer Leatherhead, Surrey (Office-based with site visits)
£40,000 - £45,000 + Package

The Headlines

• Office-based Assistant Design Manager role with a leading luxury residential developer
• Work on award-winning, super prime bespoke homes across Surrey and the Home Counties
• Ideal role for a Structural Engineer moving into Design Management
• Long-term progression within a prestigious, design-led construction business

Your Next Job - What You'll Be Doing
This is an excellent opportunity for a Structural Engineer looking to transition into Design Management within the super prime residential sector.

Working from the company's Leatherhead office, you'll support the Design Manager across multiple high-end residential projects, taking responsibility for coordinating and managing the technical and structural design process from pre-construction through delivery.

You'll act as the link between consultants, subcontractors, and site teams, ensuring designs are fully coordinated, buildable, and aligned with programme and budget expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Design Manager with the coordination of structural and architectural design packages
• Managing information flow between consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Reviewing drawings and technical details for buildability, compliance, and quality
• Assisting with design programmes, RFIs, and technical queries
• Attending design team meetings and liaising closely with site teams to resolve issues
• Ensuring health & safety, quality standards, and design intent are maintained throughout delivery

This role offers hands-on exposure to full project life cycles and is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving but wants a broader project and management focus.

Your Next Employer - Where You'll Be Doing It
You'll be joining one of the UK's leading luxury residential developers, renowned for delivering exceptional bespoke homes that combine architectural excellence, engineering precision, and craftsmanship.

Their projects range from grand classical residences to cutting-edge contemporary homes, all delivered in-house from concept and planning through to construction and handover. This integrated approach allows their design and delivery teams to maintain absolute control over quality and detail.

Based in Leatherhead, the business operates from a collaborative, professional office environment, working closely with consultants and specialist subcontractors to deliver some of the finest homes in the country.

Requirements & Rewards - What You Give & What You Get
You'll need:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or closely related discipline)
• At least 2 years' experience in a Structural Engineering role (consultancy or contractor side)
• Strong technical understanding and attention to detail
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• A proactive mindset with an interest in design coordination and project delivery

In return, you'll receive:

• £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• A clear pathway into a full Design Manager position
• Exposure to super prime, award-winning residential projects
• Supportive, design-focused working environment with long-term progression

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About Me
I'm Alex Wallace, Director at Reinforced Recruitment. I work with construction and engineering professionals across London and the South East, helping them move into roles where they can genuinely progress and enjoy their work.