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Job Title


Design Manager


Company : Cavendish Professionals


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-06-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are currently looking for a Design Manager in London. To Lead and manage the development and delivery of all design aspects of a project. Manage design consultants and process on projects between 15 million - 50 million. You will be mainly working on Hotel and offices, as well as structural alterations Cut & Carve. Ready to make your application Please do read through the description at least once before clicking on Apply.Requirements Lead and manage the development and delivery of all design aspects of a project. Manage the design process including the set-up of all systems and tools used to facilitate and monitor design progress. Manage all design meetings and production of a design issues schedule to resolve all issues identified. Manage site document control systems to facilitate the flow of information. Set up, agree, and finalise consultant appointments including scope of services and design programme. Establish, monitor and manage site design and procurement programme cognizant of quality standards and processes. Develop and agree Information Required Schedule including deliverables and design release dates. Produce detailed Design Responsibility Matrix to ensure clear split between consultant and subcontractor design. Provide input in the procurement process including the work package scope of works anddefining the subcontractors design deliverables. Review all design information to ensure compliance with ERs, buildability, co-ordination, cost control and change control. Manage design change control. Ensure buildability, cost effectiveness and high standard of finish as required. Manage the review and status of all design information. Manage the submission of information to the Client team including resolving any queries/issues from the Client team. Manage the collation and submission of all design information for statutory approval including building control and planning. Manage the resolution of any queries to satisfy the local authoritys needs. Train/mentor site staff in design management. Ensure that reporting on design is completed accurately and on time. Understand the Employers Requirements and communicate these to the project team. Management and coordination of documentation required to achieve Practical Completion.Knowledge, Skills & Qualifications Background in design, construction and delivery process including design management. Knowledge of design principles and experience in project delivery. Commercial and financial understanding in the above context ability to contribute to value enhancement as part of the design process. Experience in construction, including a sound knowledge of construction methodology, process and sequence. Ability to comprehend and communicate design related documents such as the drawings,schedules and specifications. Ability to coordinate design issues between varying elements of the project and the relevant parties. Educated to degree level or equivalent. Recognised disciplines include; Engineering, Building, Design Management or similar building related studies. Professional memberships; CIOB, RICS, CIBSE or similar affiliation. SMSTS or similar safety test CSCS card