Design Manager - Construction Main Contractor

  • PACE Recruitment
  • Oct 17, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Design Manager - Main Contractor

London Bridge £65,000 - £75,000 + package + perks + progression

An experienced regional contractor, c.£50m turnover, is seeking a Design Manager to join their London Bridge office. This medium-sized main contractor delivers new build, design & build, and refurbishment schemes across London and the South-East, covering sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, offices, super-prime residential and standard residential. Projects typically range from £2m - £15m in value.

What's on offer:

  • Salary c.£65,000 - £75,000 + package + perks
  • Growing contractor with multiple regional offices
  • Genuine career progression with a sustainably expanding business
  • Exciting, varied projects across multiple sectors

Typical responsibilities:

  • Manage design process from pre-construction through delivery
  • Lead design meetings and liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with building regulations and technical standards
  • Coordinate design information between internal teams and external consultants
  • Support bids, tenders and design presentations
  • Oversee value engineering and buildability reviews
  • Manage design risk and resolve technical queries on site

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong reputation across London and the South-East.