Design Manager

Company: Ridgeway and Co
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Location: City of Westminster
Job Description:

Design Manager – Residential Construction

Location: Central London

Salary: £95,000-£110,000 per annum (proposed, subject to approval)

Employment: Permanent, Full-Time

Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are recruiting a Design Manager for an established main contractor delivering residential construction projects across Central London.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process from pre-construction through project delivery.
  • Coordinate architects, structural engineers, M&E consultants and specialist designers.
  • Manage design programmes, submissions and approvals.
  • Identify and resolve technical design issues.
  • Ensure design information is coordinated and issued in line with construction programmes.
  • Work closely with site management and commercial teams.
  • Review compliance with building regulations and project specifications.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
  • Residential or mixed-use construction experience.
  • Strong understanding of architectural, structural and M&E coordination.
  • Experience managing external design consultants.
  • Knowledge of construction-stage design management and technical approvals.
  • Relevant architectural, engineering or construction qualification preferred.

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunity to work on substantial residential developments.
  • Career progression within an established construction business.
  • Collaborative design and delivery teams.

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Posted: October 18th, 2026