Jobs in London - Design Manager • Central London

Company: Aldwych Consulting Ltd

Central London

Job Title: Design Manager Location: London Type: Permanent Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package We have partnered with a growing main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering commercial, fit-out, refurbishment and residential projects across London. With a turnover of over £130M and a healthy pipeline of work, they're looking to bring in a Design Manager to join their expanding team. This is a great opportunity for someone who's looking to take ownership of their own projects, work across the full project lifecycle, and continue to grow within a supportive and well-established business. Key Responsibilities: Manage the full design process on your own projects, from tender through to completion Coordinate with consultants, subcontractors and internal teams to ensure design intent is delivered Oversee the preparation of design documentation, technical submittals and approvals Input into the pre-construction process and support on bids and tenders Attend design and coordination meetings, resolving technical queries as they arise Work closely with site and delivery teams to manage design risk and resolve issues on site Maintain programme alignment, reporting on design progress and potential risks Liaise with clients and design stakeholders to manage expectations and ensure successful delivery What We're Looking For: Previous experience working as a Design Manager with a main contractor Comfortable managing the full design lifecycle independently Exposure to a range of sectors - commercial, residential, refurbishment or fit-out - would be desirable Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take on responsibility Someone keen to build a long-term career and develop within a growing business What's On Offer: Salary up to £70,000 (depending on experience) Clear path in terms of career progression A business with a diverse project portfolio and strong reputation in the market Full benefits package The chance to take ownership of your own projects and grow with the business Apply now to be considered for this role. To discuss further, please reach out to Vekshana. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.