Design Manager

Ballymore Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development company in Greater London is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design process for a residential development project. In this role, you will manage architects, engineers, and trade contractors to ensure that design elements are coordinated and compliant with regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry, excellent organisational and leadership skills, and a strong knowledge of building regulations. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on teamwork and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience working with consultants and trade contractors on residential projects.
• Self-driven with a willingness to learn and adopt a ‘can do’ mentality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design process for a residential development project.
• Manage architects, engineers, and trade contractors.
• Review and comment on drawings and technical submittals.
• Coordinate with consultant teams and contractors to ensure details are correct.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of building regulations

Construction technology knowledge

Ability to work under deadlines

Job description

Design Manager - Permanent, Canary Wharf

As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the design process for a residential development project with a key focus on interior fit-out. You will manage architects, engineers, and trade contractors to ensure that all design elements are coordinated, complete, and buildable. Your role will involve preparing scopes of work, managing technical aspects, and ensuring successful completion of apartments, amenity areas, and interfacing with trade contractors.

Day to day of the role includes, but not limited to:

• Coordinate with the consultant team and specialist trade contractors to ensure all elements are correctly detailed.
• Ensure consultant and trade contractor design packages are delivered on time to meet the construction programme.
• Manage and check the consultants and trade contractors design packages.
• Ensure all drawings and specifications meet employers' requirements including Ballymore’s Design Guidance.
• Ensure the design is built to all statutory requirements (e.g., building regulations, NHBC, BREEAM etc.).
• Ensure planning conditions are collated for discharge.
• Lead and chair meetings, minute and manage close out of actions arising from design progress meetings and trade contractor design meetings.
• Review and comment on drawings and technical submittals.
• Manage and track design progress.
• Compile information for handover including O&Ms and Golden Thread information.
• Build and maintain effective networks both internally and externally to form mutually beneficial relationships.
• Will be actively involved in the procurement process for all packages.
• Evaluate value engineering opportunities and seek commentary on these proposals from the consultant team.
• Assist the commercial team with procurement activities relating to design and consultant information.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Experience working with consultants and trade contractors on residential projects.
• Excellent organisational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines.
• Effective leadership, supervisory and organisational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of building regulations and construction technology.
• Self-driven with a willingness to learn, adopting a ‘can do’ mentality and work ethic.

Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.