Design Manager

Position:
Design Manager

Location:

Hybrid (1‑2 days per week in Buckinghamshire and London‑based project offices, with the remaining time working from home)

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

Open to permanent or contract engagement

• £70,000 - £90,000 DOE (potentially higher for an exceptional candidate)
• Open to permanent or contract employment, with 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