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Posted 05 August, 2026

Design Manager

Cavendish Professionals
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Cavendish Professionals are currently working with a leading main contractor specialising in high-quality construction projects across the commercial, residential, hotel, leisure, and refurbishment sectors.

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\n With a strong reputation for delivering complex projects through technical expertise, collaboration, and a solutions-focused approach, they are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to join their growing team

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\n The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and delivering the design process across projects ranging from £4m to £20m, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful project outcome

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s.This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager who enjoys working on technically challenging projects, including complex refurbishments, fit-outs, new builds, and high-quality developments, within a business that values innovation, quality, and strong deliver

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    \n Managing the full design process from pre-construction through to project complet
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  • ion.Leading design coordination across projects valued between £4m and £
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  • 20m.Reviewing and coordinating consultant drawings, specifications, and technical informat
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  • ion.Working collaboratively with clients, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and project te
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  • ams.Managing design programmes, ensuring key milestones and approvals are achie
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  • ved.Identifying design risks, resolving technical issues, and providing value engineering soluti
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  • ons.Chairing design meetings and maintaining clear communication between all stakehold
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  • ers.Ensuring compliance with building regulations, quality standards, and project requireme
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  • nts.Supporting the construction team with technical information throughout deliv
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\n Skills and Require

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    \n Proven experience working as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within a main contracting enviro
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  • nment.Experience delivering projects ranging from £4m
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  • –£20m.Strong technical knowledge and understanding of the construction design pr
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  • ocess.Experience across sectors such as commercial, residential, hospitality, leisure, refurbishment, or fi
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  • t-out.Strong understanding of design coordination, consultant management, and technical appr
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  • ovals.Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive the design process fo
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  • rward.Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving s
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  • kills.A proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively within a project
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