Design Manager

Position:
Design Manager

Location:

Hybrid (1‑2 days per week in London‑based project offices, remaining from home)

Salary: £70,000‑£90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate)

Employment:
Permanent or Contract (day‑rate discussions available)

Bennett & Game are representing a leading specialist drylining, partitions and ceilings subcontractor with over 20 years of experience delivering high‑quality interior systems packages across the UK construction sector.

They operate across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, leisure, mixed‑use and data centre developments, delivering technically challenging projects with a reputation for quality and delivery.

• £70,000‑£90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate)
• Permanent or contract employment (day‑rate discussions available)
• Hybrid working with excellent flexibility and autonomy
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Performance‑related bonus scheme
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious business
• Exposure to high‑profile projects across multiple construction sectors

• Manage the full design process across drylining, partitioning, ceiling and interior systems packages from pre‑construction through to project completion
• Develop and maintain design programmes, BIM deliverables, information release schedules and project trackers
• Coordinate consultants, architects, main contractors, suppliers and internal teams to ensure design information is compliant, buildable and delivered on programme
• Lead design workshops, BIM coordination meetings, technical reviews and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle
• Support estimating and commercial teams during tender and pre‑construction phases, identifying risks and value engineering opportunities
• Ensure all fire performance requirements, certifications, technical submissions, as‑built information and project documentation are managed effectively
• Provide technical guidance and buildability solutions to operational and site teams throughout project delivery
• Drive programme performance and resolve technical challenges to ensure successful project outcomes

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within drylining, interiors, partitions, ceilings or specialist subcontracting
• Strong technical understanding of drywall systems, interior systems, fire stopping interfaces, partitions and ceiling solutions
• Experience managing BIM coordination, design programmes and multidisciplinary design processes
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, buildability, project delivery and technical compliance requirements
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness with the ability to balance programme, design quality and budget considerations
• Experience using platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, SharePoint, ACC Docs or similar design management software would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to attend project and office locations as required
• Location:
  
  Hybrid (1‑2 days per week in London‑based project offices)