Design Manager

Design Manager – Refurbishment, Cladding & Fire Remediation

Location: North London
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days work from home

I am seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a growing team delivering complex refurbishment, cladding and fire remediation projects across Greater London. This role is ideal for a design professional with a strong technical background and proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams in a regulated environment. This company is cash rich and have a huge pipeline of work. 

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring compliance, quality and buildability across all stages of delivery. You will work closely with commercial, construction and external consultant teams to ensure designs are coordinated, risk-managed and aligned with programme and budget requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process for refurbishment, cladding and fire remediation projects

• Lead design development through RIBA stages, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance

• Manage external consultants and specialist designers

• Ensure designs comply with current Building Regulations, fire safety legislation and industry standards

• Identify and manage design risk, value engineering and buildability reviews

• Support tender processes, technical submissions and contractor proposals

• Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders, clients and project teams

• Ensure accurate design information is issued in line with programme requirements

About You

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within refurbishment, cladding and/or fire remediation projects

• Strong understanding of fire safety, façade systems and remediation works

• Experience working within occupied buildings and live environments is highly desirable

• Excellent knowledge of Building Regulations, Approved Documents and fire safety standards

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

• Strong communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills

• Relevant construction or design qualification preferred

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working model: 3 days office-based and 2 days working from home

• Projects focused on improving building safety and compliance

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development

• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a proactive Design Manager looking to work on meaningful, technically challenging projects within a flexible working environment, we would love to hear from you.