Design Manager - High Barnet

  • Knightwood Associates
  • Oct 11, 2025
Full time Construction Architect and Design

Job Description

Design Manager, London


A fast-growing Contractor is seeking a Design Manager to take the lead on a brand new project comprising of refirbing a commercial building to residential and also a new build residential. This project requires someone with residential or experience, particularly experienced in RC-Frame. Candidates will also need to be able to travel to London on a daily basis.

Main responsibilities - Design Manager - will include but not be limited to:

  • Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate.
  • Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescale.
  • Ensure proper coordination between different design teams.
  • Cost estimating, including recommendation of cost effectiveness and practical a alternatives
  • Project involvement from conception to delivery
  • Overseeing and reviewing design drawings

Applicants will preferably be existing Design/Technical Managers or Senior Design/Technical Coordinators, or experienced Design and Technical Coordinators seeking the next step in their career.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone to immerse themselves in a successful business and to take a leading role on unique schemes.


A remuneration of up to 75k plus package is on offer for the right candidate.
Design Manager, London