I’m working with a growing London main contractor who are looking to appoint a Design Manager for a technically challenging residential development in Tulse Hill.
The initial project is a £16m new-build scheme comprising 45 apartments across multiple blocks, incorporating an RC frame and basement construction.
The development is classified as a higher-risk building and is progressing under transitional arrangements. Although it did not pass through the current Gateway 2 process, the incoming Design Manager will play an important role in preparing the project for Gateway 3, completion and handover.
The Role
Managing design coordination across the Tulse Hill development
Coordinating architects, structural engineers, MEP consultants and specialist subcontractors
Reviewing information for compliance, buildability, coordination and programme risk
Managing RFIs, technical submissions, design changes and drawing approvals
Maintaining design trackers, responsibility matrices and information-release schedules
Coordinating interfaces across the RC frame, basement, façade, internal and MEP packages
Supporting the collation of information required for Gateway 3
Maintaining accurate design, compliance and handover documentation
Supporting procurement and subcontractor design development
Assisting with practical completion, commissioning, handover and project close-out
Providing design support to an additional residential scheme in Purley when required
The Project
£16m new-build residential development
45 apartments across multiple blocks
Reinforced-concrete frame
Basement construction
Higher-risk residential building
Transitional building-safety arrangements
Gateway 3, completion and handover responsibility
What they’re looking for
Design Manager with a main-contractor or construction-delivery background
Degree qualified in construction, architecture, engineering or a related discipline
Residential or mixed-use project experience
Understanding of higher-risk buildings and current building-safety requirements
Experience coordinating RC-frame, basement, façade and MEP design
Thorough and detail-focused approach to technical information
Strong document-control and information-management capability
Willing to take responsibility for handover, compliance and close-out documentation
Comfortable working within a smaller contractor where responsibilities can extend beyond a narrow corporate job description
Ideally based in South London and able to maintain a regular site presence
The Business
Growing London main contractor
Technically focused residential and mixed-use workload
Collaborative structure with direct access to decision-makers
Opportunity to take genuine ownership of the design-management function
Scope to remain involved across future South London projects
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin | (phone number removed) | (url removed)
No pressure - get in touch for a confidential conversation about the project and wider opportunity
Salary description
£75000.00 - £90000.00 per year