Design Manager

Location: London
Sector: Education / Schools
Salary: Competitive + Car/Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

The Opportunity

A leading UK construction and building services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join its London Construction team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with experience in the education/DfE sector to take a key role in managing the design process across both pre-construction and project delivery stages.

You will be responsible for ensuring technically compliant, cost-effective and coordinated design packages are delivered in line with project requirements, programme and statutory obligations.

• Manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants, subcontractors and external design teams.
• Manage the production, review and approval of technical drawings and design information.
• Lead design workshops and client engagement meetings.
• Coordinate complex design packages and ensure they are fully integrated and buildable.
• Develop and manage the design programme, including TIDP and MIDP requirements.
• Identify and mitigate design and technical risks.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, planning requirements and relevant statutory legislation.
• Support the selection and management of subcontractors responsible for Contractor Design Portions.
• Develop and review Design Responsibility Matrices and consultant scopes.
• Identify and develop value engineering opportunities with the wider project team.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the construction team.
• Drive digital construction, sustainability and BIM requirements throughout the project.

We're looking for a technically strong Design Manager who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience in Design Management within a main contractor environment.
• Ideally, experience delivering DfE, schools or education projects.
• Strong understanding of both design and construction processes.
• Knowledge across architectural, structural and MEPH disciplines.
• Experience coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors.
• Understanding of Revit, AutoCAD and BIM Level 2 requirements.
• Experience with digital construction and document management systems.
• Strong understanding of design programmes, TIDPs, MIDPs and Design Responsibility Matrices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to confidently manage design risks and make informed decisions.

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Attractive overall benefits package
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Additional wellbeing benefits
• Flexible benefits options
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Clear opportunities for career progression

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Manager looking to join a major contractor and work on high-profile education projects across London.

If you have the relevant Design Management experience and would like to discuss the role confidentially, please get in touch with your CV.