Senior Design Manager

Salter Grange are seeking a proactive Senior Design Manager(s) to join a leading Main Contractor on exciting London projects.

We have two opportunities available for the right candidates:

Residential/Student Accommodation Project – c. £100m+ student scheme and £100m+ office-to-hotel conversion.

Commercial Fit‑Out/Refurbishment Project – c. £50m, part of nationwide frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams from PCSA through delivery (RIBA stages 2–5)


• Manage design schedules, information release, risk registers, and document workflows (Aconex/Fieldview)


• Ensure design quality, compliance, and collaboration with Project Managers and subcontractors


• Support pre‑construction activities, including planning conditions, surveys, BREEAM, and design scopes


• Mitigate design risks and maintain the golden thread of information
  

Requirements

• HNC/Degree in Design Management, Architecture, or similar


• Experience in new build residential or student accommodation, or commercial fit‑out projects


• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills


• Positive, proactive attitude and a passion for collaborative working


• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

If you are a motivated Design Manager ready for your next challenge and a career-defining opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV.