Design Manager
| Job Type | Permanent / Full Time |
| Area | Central London, UK |
| Job Title | Design Manager |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Job Ref | 16567090 |
| Job Views | 8 |
- Description
- Assistant Design Manager/Design Manager
Location: Central London
Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 + package
Assistant Design Manager - Main Contractor (Fit-Out / Refurb / Structural)
About the Role
We are working with a leading main contractor to appoint an Assistant Design Manager to join their Central London team, supporting the delivery of complex, high-profile projects across fit-out, refurbishment, and structural (cut & carve) schemes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone currently operating at Assistant level, or a Design Coordinator, who is looking to step up into a Design Manager role over the next 2-3 years within a supportive and well-structured business. You'll gain hands-on exposure across the full project lifecycle, working alongside experienced Design Managers on technically challenging schemes.
Project Scope
- CAT A & CAT B fit-out
- Refurbishment and cut & carve projects
- Structural elements within central London schemes
- Fast-paced, detail-driven environments with high client expectations
- Support the coordination of the design process across all project phases (RIBA 0-7)
- Assist in liaising with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
- Help manage RFIs, technical submissions, and drawing reviews
- Attend and contribute to design team meetings and workshops
- Work closely with site and commercial teams to ensure buildability and programme alignment
- Support in tracking and issuing design information in line with programme requirements
- Assist in identifying and resolving design issues proactively
- Experience in an Assistant Design Manager / Design Coordinator role within a main contractor or fit-out environment
- Exposure to fit-out (CAT A & CAT B), refurbishment or similar projects
- Good understanding of design coordination, technical information, and construction processes
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work with multiple stakeholders
- Ambition to progress into a Design Manager role in the near future
- Proactive, organised, and keen to learn within a fast-paced environment
- Salary £45,000 - £60,000 + package
- Clear progression pathway to Design Manager within 2-3 years
- Exposure to high-profile Central London projects
- Strong pipeline of technically challenging work
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
