Design Manager

Company: Fawkes & Reece
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will lead design management for a major residential project in East London, coordinating from RIBA Stage 4 to handover. You will act as the Design lead within a main contractor/developer environment, shaping design delivery across multi-phase units. The opportunity offers progression to Senior Design Manager and a strong London work pipeline within a supportive culture. This is a chance to impact a 1000-unit scheme on RC frame construction, delivering quality and efficiency.

Pay / Benefits

  • great company culture
  • great work-life balance
  • enhanced personal benefits

Responsibilities

  • act as Design lead on a major residential scheme
  • manage design activities from RIBA Stage 4 through handover
  • coordinate design with main contractor/developer teams
  • work across multi-phase delivery of 1000-unit project
  • lead and influence cross-functional design decision-making

Key requirements

  • experience in design management with a main contractor or developer
  • experience on residential projects
  • experience with new build RC frame projects
  • leadership
  • communication
  • collaboration
  • design management
  • RIBA stages (Stage 4 to handover)
  • RC frame construction knowledge

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Posted: October 2nd, 2026