Design Manager

Design Manager We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established contractor, working on a £50m commercial refurbishment project in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to play a key role in the successful delivery of a complex refurbishment scheme, managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion. Responsibilities The Design Manager will be responsible for managing and coordinating all aspects of the design process, ensuring high-quality, coordinated, and compliant design information is delivered in line with project requirements, programme deadlines, and client expectations. Key responsibilities include: * Manage the design process with consideration for commercial, contractual, programme, and technical requirements. * Coordinate and manage internal and external design consultant teams throughout the project lifecycle. * Oversee the development of design information from concept through to construction issue deliverables. * Prepare, manage, monitor, and report on Design Information Release Schedules, Design Programmes, and Design Responsibility Matrices. * Ensure design information complies with current legislation, industry standards, and relevant codes of practice. * Develop and maintain effective drawing and document control processes. * Work closely with the Project Manager and Planner to align the design programme with the construction programme. * Support tender opportunities, procurement activities, and value engineering exercises. * Lead design team meetings, coordination workshops, and design reviews. * Review design information for quality, compliance, health & safety, CDM requirements, and buildability. * Manage the site RFI process and maintain accurate registers. * Support the management of variations, change control, and design-related risks. * Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders. * Manage client expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project. * Ensure design information is delivered to the required standard, quality, and timescales. * Support site teams with SHEQ requirements, quality documentation, and inspection processes. * Assist with the preparation and management of QA files, ITPs, and site quality documentation. * Support BIM implementation and the development of BIM standards where required. Qualifications * Relevant qualification within design, construction, engineering, or a related discipline. Experience & Skills * Previous experience working as a Design Manager within the construction industry. * Experience delivering large-scale commercial refurbishment or fit-out projects. * Strong leadership and coordination skills. * Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Good understanding of construction processes, buildability, and project delivery. * Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office. Desirable Experience * Experience working with Document Control processes. * Experience using Viewpoint or similar Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms. * Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures, and software. * Experience working on complex refurbishment or commercial projects