Role: Design Manager Location: London The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor delivering projects within the education sector. This role offers the chance to manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring all design solutions are coordinated, technically compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and client requirements. Key Responsibilities * Manage the design process throughout both pre-construction and project delivery. * Coordinate the production, review, approval, and release of design information in line with project programmes. * Lead Client Engagement Meetings (CEMs), design workshops, and multidisciplinary coordination meetings. * Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, client representatives, Technical Advisors, and project teams to ensure coordinated design delivery. * Ensure all designs comply with Building Regulations, statutory requirements, planning conditions, and relevant Department for Education standards. * Drive digital construction, BIM Level 2 compliance, and sustainability objectives throughout the project lifecycle. * Coordinate complex Architectural, Structural, and MEPH design packages. * Review designs for technical compliance, buildability, coordination, and value engineering opportunities. * Develop consultant scopes of service and Design Responsibility Matrices (DRM). * Manage Contractor Designed Portions (CDPs) and specialist design packages. * Develop and manage the Design Programme, ensuring alignment with the Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP) and Master Information Delivery Plan (MIDP). * Identify, manage, and mitigate design-related risks. * Produce regular internal and external design reports. Essential Requirements * Proven Design Management experience working for a UK main contractor is essential. * Previous experience delivering DfE or education sector projects is highly desirable. * Strong understanding of the design and construction process from concept through to completion. * Technical knowledge across Architecture, Structures, and MEPH disciplines. * Experience reviewing designs for technical compliance, coordination, buildability, and value engineering. * Working knowledge of BIM Level 2 requirements and digital construction processes. * Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and electronic document management systems, particularly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Autodesk Forma. * Experience developing consultant scopes, Design Responsibility Matrices, and managing design programmes. * Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organisational skills. * Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused approach. If you're interested in the role, apply with your CV today or get in touch directly. JBRP1_UKTJ
Design Manager • London, England
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