Design Manager

  • Knightwood Associates
  • 26/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Design Manager

East London

£(phone number removed) plus car, pension, healthcare and bonus


A knowledgeable Design Manager is required to join an expanding team to work on a new residential scheme in East London. This is a site-based role working on a mixed tenure, residential development primarily high-rise RC frame within a highly reputable contractor / developer.
The main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Able to interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness
  • Liaising with appropriate authorities
  • Chair Design Team meetings
  • Checking detailed construction drawings
  • Identifying and resolving any technical and design construction issues that may arise
  • Delivering technical design approvals for the projects
  • Working within established budgets
  • Carrying out site inspections
  • Work independantly and require little input from Senior Design Manager

Ideal candidates for this role will have previous experience within similar technical or design manager roles with contractors or developers and will have a minimum qualification of HNC or equivalent. You should be extremely confident working with minimal supervision, and have experience and/or knowledge of Gateway stage 2 processes and full knowledge of Building Standards, in particular fire saftey regulations.

Senior Technical/Design Co-ordinators from developers looking to progress will also be considered. The successful candidate will be conversant in RC framed, medium/high-rise developments.
This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about property development and is ready for their next challenge, working within a progressive company on a new scheme with longevity.


Remuneration up to £75k plus package.
Design Manager, East London