Senior Design Manager
| Posting date: | 23 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £80,000 to £95,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 October 2025 |
| Location: | South East London, London, BR6 9EG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AK-SDM230925_1758612771 |
Summary
If you're looking to join a contractor where you'll feel valued, supported, and given the autonomy to deliver, this could be the perfect next step. Fawkes and Reece are working with a well-established main contractor that has built a strong reputation delivering projects across commercial, education, residential and public sector schemes. With a healthy pipeline of work and a collaborative culture, they are now looking for a Senior Design Manager to join their team.
What's in it for you?
- A contractor with a proven track record of repeat business and long-standing client relationships
- A role where you'll lead design management across varied and interesting projects
- Supportive senior leadership and a culture that values work-life balance
What you'll be doing:
- Taking the lead on design management from pre-construction through to delivery
- Coordinating consultants, architects, and subcontractors to ensure smooth design processes
- Driving value engineering, buildability, and compliance while maintaining design quality
- Supporting junior team members and helping shape best practice within the business
What we're looking for:
- Experienced Design Manager ready to step up, or an established Senior Design Manager
- Strong background working for a main contractor on £5m-£50m projects
- Confident communicator who can build strong relationships with clients and consultants
- Detail-driven, commercially aware, and proactive in problem-solving
If you want to hear more about this Senior Design Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Arri Kirby in our London office on akirby@frlondon.co.uk.