Design Manager
COBALT RECRUITMENT LIMITED · Hammersmith, London
Design Manager at COBALT RECRUITMENT LIMITED, based in Hammersmith, London, paying £70,000 - £75,000 per annum. This is a contract role with hybrid working.
- Salary
- £70,000 - £75,000 per annum
- Location
- Hammersmith, London · Hybrid
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 12 hours ago
- Closes
- 21 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Graphic Designer
About 29% above the going rate for graphic designer
Reference careers/design-manager-london-jn-102026-85911_1792684334-30061
About the role
Meet Our Recruiter
Recruitment TeamRecruitment Team[email removed]About the Role
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading UK main contractor delivering a major, technically complex construction project in West London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of work, taking responsibility for the design management and coordination of multidisciplinary packages on a high-profile project.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in design management, with particular expertise in civil engineering works packages, and experience working on large-scale construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the design process from design development through to construction delivery.
- Oversee civil engineering design packages, ensuring effective coordination with structural, architectural and MEP disciplines.
- Manage external design consultants, specialist subcontractors and internal project teams.
- Develop and maintain design programmes, ensuring key deliverables and milestones are achieved.
- Lead design coordination meetings, technical reviews and design workshops.
- Manage design information, technical submissions and approvals through BIM and Common Data Environment (CDE) systems.
- Ensure designs comply with relevant regulations, CDM requirements and project specifications.
- Work closely with commercial and operational teams to identify value engineering opportunities and resolve technical challenges.
- Identify and manage design risks, technical issues and programme constraints.
- Ensure design solutions are practical, buildable and delivered in line with project requirements.
About You
Essential Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within a main contracting environment.
- Strong experience managing civil engineering and infrastructure-related design packages.
- Proven experience working on large-scale, technically complex construction projects.
- Excellent understanding of design coordination, buildability and construction methodologies.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge of design programmes, technical approvals and project documentation.
- Good understanding of CDM regulations and construction health and safety requirements.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and organisational skills.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience delivering major infrastructure, commercial or complex refurbishment projects.
- Knowledge of BIM, ISO 19650 and Common Data Environment systems.
- Experience with value engineering, design risk management and commercial design processes.
- Relevant qualification in construction, civil engineering, architecture or a related discipline.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £75,000, with flexibility for the right candidate.
- £4,700 annual car allowance.
- Opportunity to work on a major, technically challenging construction project.
- Permanent position with a well-established UK main contractor.
- Strong career development and progression opportunities.
- Collaborative working environment with an experienced project delivery team.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in civils packages and major construction projects, we would be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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