Design Manager
| Posting date: | 06 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £65,000 to £75,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 October 2025 |
| Location: | East London, London, E1W 1AW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AK-DM061025_1759765974 |
Summary
I am working closely with a Main Contractor based in East London, who are looking for an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of exciting residential and student accommodation schemes across London and the South East.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys seeing projects through from tender to completion and wants to be part of a collaborative, design-focused business with a strong reputation for delivering quality developments.
The Role
As Design Manager, you'll play a key role in coordinating the design process across multiple stakeholders - ensuring design intent, cost, and buildability align at every stage.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Managing design from pre-construction through to handover
- Liaising with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Leading design meetings and workshops
- Driving value engineering and buildability reviews
- Ensuring compliance with planning, technical, and sustainability standards
- Supporting tender and procurement processes
About You
You'll be an experienced Design Manager (or Senior Design Coordinator ready for a step up) with a background in multi-unit residential or student accommodation projects.
Ideally, you'll have:
- Experience working with main contractors or design & build firms
- A solid understanding of modern construction methods
- Strong coordination and communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
The Company
This East London contractor is known for its friendly, design-led culture, focus on quality and innovation, and genuine career progression opportunities. They deliver a range of residential, PBSA and mixed-use schemes, typically valued between £10m-£60m.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
- Hybrid working flexibility
- A pipeline of exciting London-based schemes
- Supportive and experienced pre-con and delivery teams
If you're a Design Manager looking to join a progressive contractor with strong values and a great reputation in the market, we'd love to hear from you.