Design Manager – Multi‑rise Residential Projects

About the role

We are supporting a growing contractor‑developer that is entering a new phase of strategic growth under fresh ownership and a forward‑thinking leadership team. The Design Manager will coordinate design information across complex multi‑storey residential schemes, ensuring clarity, buildability and regulatory compliance from pre‑construction through delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate design across multi‑rise residential and complex new‑build schemes.
• Support pre‑construction design development, ensuring buildability and compliance.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers and specialist consultants across structural, civil, façade and MEP disciplines.
• Maintain design trackers, information schedules and quality‑control processes.
• Review design proposals for alignment with budgets, programme and value‑engineering opportunities.
• Support planning submissions, technical approvals and regulatory compliance.
• Chair design coordination meetings and provide clear updates to project teams.
• Manage document‑control processes and ensure accurate information flow.

Required profile

• Experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor or developer.
• Background in design‑and‑build, new‑build residential or multi‑storey projects.
• Understanding of façade and envelope interfaces within new‑build environments.
• Strong knowledge of CDM and Building Regulations.
• Confident managing consultants and multiple stakeholders.
• Organised, proactive and solutions‑focused with clear communication skills.

Required skills

• CDM (Construction (Design and Management) regulations)
• Building Regulations compliance
• Façade and envelope design
• MEP coordination

What we offer

• £65,000‑£70,000 salary plus a strong benefits package.
• Early‑stage joining with influence over the design function.
• Direct access to senior leadership and a respected technical team.
• A pipeline of multi‑rise residential schemes and clear progression opportunities.