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Design Manager – Main Contractor (Fit‑Out / Refurb / Structural) Location: Central London Salary: Up to £80,000 + package About the role We are working with a leading main contractor to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their Central London team, supporting the delivery of complex, high‑profile projects across fit‑out, refurbishment, and structural (cut & carve) schemes. This is a key role within an established growing business, offering the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects with a strong emphasis on quality, detail, and client engagement. Project scope
CAT A & CAT B fit‑out Refurbishment and cut & carve projects Civils and structural elements within central London schemes Fast‑paced, detail‑driven environments with high client expectations
Key responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the full design process across multiple project phases Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure design deliverables align with programme requirements Review and challenge design information to ensure buildability, cost efficiency, and compliance Lead design meetings and maintain strong client engagement Work closely with commercial and construction teams to mitigate risk and resolve design issues proactively Ensure all design information is issued, tracked, and delivered in line with programme
Candidate requirements
Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment Ideally from a Tier 1 or leading Tier 2 contractor background Strong exposure to fit‑out (CAT A & CAT B), refurbishment, and structural/cut & carve projects Excellent understanding of buildability and construction sequencing Confident managing stakeholders and leading design coordination meetings Commercial awareness and ability to identify and manage design risk Proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable working in fast‑paced London projects
What's on offer
Salary up to £80,000 + package Opportunity to work on high‑profile Central London schemes Strong pipeline of technically challenging projects Collaborative and forward‑thinking team environment
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Location:
City Of London
Job Type:
FullTime

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