Senior Design Manager in London

New Yesterday

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.
We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.
Job Description
Senior Design Manager – Contractor – Commercial Fit-Out
£90,000 - £110,000 I Permanent I Waterloo
This is a hands-on design leadership role within a busy, high-quality commercial fit-out contractor.
You’ll own design standards and delivery across large fit-out and refurbishment programmes, driving projects from concept through to completion. You’ll be the go-to design lead for internal teams, project managers and external consultants - confident, decisive and commercially astute. This isn’t about design in isolation; it’s about shaping spaces that work beautifully and perform technically, while keeping projects on track and clients happy.
Responsibilities
Oversee design direction and delivery on large commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects. Take full ownership of design quality, clarity and integration across all stages. Lead and manage internal design teams with clear direction and accountability. Collaborate directly with project managers to align design with programme, budget and client expectations. Coordinate with external design consultants and contractors to ensure design intent is realised on site. Present design ideas confidently to stakeholders and adapt based on constructive feedback. Maintain design documentation and drive ideas that are practical and buildable.
Requirements
Significant experience managing design on commercial fit-out/refurbishment projects. Previous experience at a renowned London contractor highly advantageous. Strong leadership skills with a track record of guiding design teams and influencing cross-functional partners. Confident communicator with the ability to represent design decisions to clients and stakeholders. Excellent technical understanding of construction, detailing and buildability. Commercial awareness and a pragmatic mindset Proficiency in design tools (Revit, Adobe Suite) and clear documentation skills.
If you are interested in learning more, please email claudia@bigblue.uk.com with your CV and Portfolio.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
Apply
Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Design Manager, Manager, Senior, Management, Design

We found some similar jobs based on your search