I’m working with a London-based main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager to support a growing portfolio of residential and mixed-use projects.
The initial focus will be on schemes progressing through pre-construction and detailed design, alongside providing technical support to projects moving into delivery.
This would suit a commercially aware Design Manager who can quickly take control of consultant information, identify design risk and maintain momentum across several workstreams.
The Role
Managing projects through PCSA, pre-construction and detailed design
Coordinating architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and specialist subcontractors
Reviewing design information for buildability, compliance, programme and commercial risk
Producing and maintaining design programmes, trackers and information-release schedules
Chairing design-team meetings and driving actions through to completion
Managing RFIs, technical submissions, drawing reviews and consultant information
Supporting tendering, procurement and subcontractor design development
Resolving architectural, structural and building-services interfaces
Working closely with commercial, operational and pre-construction teams
Supporting environmental and sustainability requirements where required
Projects
Residential and mixed-use developments
Schemes progressing through PCSA and pre-construction
Multi-storey residential construction
New-build and refurbishment projects
Multiple projects requiring consultant and design coordination
What they’re looking for
Experienced Design Manager from a main-contractor or developer background
Strong residential or mixed-use project experience
Architectural or technically focused background preferred
Previous involvement during PCSA and pre-construction
Confident managing multidisciplinary consultants and specialist subcontractors
Strong understanding of design risk, buildability and information management
Able to establish control quickly within an existing project team
BREEAM or wider sustainability experience would be beneficial
Comfortable working independently across multiple priorities
The Opportunity
Long-term freelance potential
Strong pipeline of residential and mixed-use projects
Exposure to projects from pre-construction into live delivery
Direct involvement with senior construction and commercial personnel
Opportunity to improve and influence existing design-management processes
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
No pressure — get in touch for a confidential conversation about the contract and project pipeline
Salary description
£400.00 - £450.00 per day