Senior Design Manager

Overview

Lead design management for CAT A/B office fit-out projects in London.

Key Responsibilities

• design management
• qa review
• digital workflows
• buildability review
• cost control
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

-Chair design team meetings; manage consultants, specialist subcontractors, and client stakeholders. -Oversee timely information release to meet procurement and construction programmes. -Manage design QA: drawings/specs, RFIs, technical submittals, sample approvals, O&Ms/as-builts. -De-risk design through buildability reviews, value engineering, and rigorous change control. -Collaborate closely with project and commercial teams on sequencing, logistics, and cost control. -Promote digital workflows (e.g., model/drawing reviews, CDEs) and best practice design governance. -Lead and coordinate the end-to-end design management across RIBA Stages 2–6 for CAT A/B commercial fit-outs. -Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015, fire strategy, acoustic and MEP coordination requirements.

Requirements

• autocad
• revit
• cat a
• cat b
• 7+ years
• mep

What You Bring

A top-tier main contractor is seeking a proven Senior Design Manager to lead CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects across London. You’ll take full ownership of the design process from pre-con to handover, driving quality, buildability, cost, and programme on fast-track, high-spec schemes. -Fluent with drawings/models and common CDEs; comfortable interrogating AutoCAD/Revit outputs. -Track record delivering fast-track projects to exacting quality and brand standards. -Thorough knowledge of Building Regs, CDM, fire, acoustic, sustainability and compliance pathways. -Must have: demonstrable experience working for a main contractor in London on CAT A and CAT B commercial fit-outs. -Collaborative, decisive, and calm under pressure with excellent written and verbal communication. -7+ years’ design management (or similar) with a strong technical grasp of interiors/MEP coordination. -Confident chairing multi-disciplinary meetings and influencing senior stakeholders.

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Benefits

Location: London (Zone 1–2 projects) • Salary: £90,000–£100,000 base + annual bonus + project-specific bonuses -£90,000–£100,000 base salary (DOE) -Annual bonus + project-specific bonuses -Plus a comprehensive benefits package

About Kenna Recruitment Ltd

-Was founded with a mission to connect talented professionals with top-tier companies across a range of industries. -Specializes in industries like construction, engineering, technology, and finance, offering tailored recruitment solutions to meet client needs. -Focuses on building long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring a match that lasts beyond just skills and qualifications. -Has earned a strong reputation for its comprehensive and personalized approach to recruitment, ensuring both parties feel supported throughout the hiring process. -Extends expertise to sectors such as IT, legal, healthcare, architecture, and education, making them a versatile and reliable recruitment partner. -Is committed to service excellence and deep industry knowledge, setting them apart in an ever-evolving recruitment landscape. -Uses innovative strategies and traditional recruitment values to attract the right talent to drive success for clients.

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