Design Manager in London - The People Pod

Design Manager

London

£65,000-£70,000 + Package

We're supporting a growing contractor-developer entering a new phase of strategic growth under new ownership and a modern, forward-thinking leadership team. With a secured pipeline of multi-rise residential and high-density new-build schemes, the business is strengthening its technical and design capability to support a more structured, coordinated and compliant delivery model.

We're now looking for a Design Manager who can coordinate design information across complex multi-storey projects, ensuring clarity, buildability and compliance from pre-construction through delivery. You'll work closely with architects, engineers and specialist consultants, helping drive technical consistency and supporting the wider project team with accurate, timely information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate design across multi-rise residential and complex new-build schemes
• Support pre-construction design development, ensuring buildability and compliance
• Work with architects, engineers and consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplines
• Maintain design trackers, information schedules and quality control processes
• Review design proposals to ensure alignment with budgets, programme and value-engineering opportunities
• Support planning submissions, technical approvals and regulatory compliance
• Ensure design information meets Building Regulations and modern safety requirements
• Chair design coordination meetings and provide clear updates to project teams
• Facilitate communication between construction, commercial, technical and client teams
• Manage document control processes and ensure accurate information flow

What We're Looking For:

• Experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor or developer
• Background in design & build, new-build residential or multi-storey projects
• Understanding of façade and envelope interfaces within new-build environments
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations
• Confident managing consultants and multiple stakeholders
• Organised, proactive and solutions-focused
• Clear communicator with credibility across internal teams and clients
• Able to manage design information in a fast-paced environment

What's In It For You:

• £65,000-£70,000 salary
• Strong package and benefits
• Opportunity to join early and influence how the design function develops
• Direct access to senior leadership and a respected technical team
• A pipeline of multi-rise residential schemes
• Clear progression as the business continues to grow