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Design Manager / Senior Design Manager, Wakefield
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Location:
Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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Yes
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2
Posted:
22.08.2025
Expiry Date:
06.10.2025
Job Description:
Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Freelance North London (projects across London). Freelance, with the option to go permanent - up to £390/day.
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Manager to join a leading contractor specializing in recladding and fire remediation projects across London. This role offers initial freelance work with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position after 6 months.
This role is office-based and ideal for someone knowledgeable in the technical, legislative, and risk aspects of façade remediation and cladding replacement, especially on occupied residential or mixed-use developments.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee design management across recladding and fire remediation projects.
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Control requirements, and Gateway approvals.
* Review and coordinate drawings against Building Regulations and Fire Risk Assessments.
* Manage Building Regulations application submissions and liaise with authorities.
* Lead the appointment and management of consultants.
* Support the tender process, including reviewing submissions and coordinating design input.
* Act as the main contact between internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager in construction.
* Strong knowledge of fire remediation, recladding, and building envelope works.
* Excellent understanding of Building Control, Gateway processes, and compliance.
* Experience reviewing and managing Fire Risk Assessments.
* Track record of handling Building Regulations submissions.
* Experience in appointing and managing consultants.
* Ability to manage multiple projects with strong organizational skills.
* Available for immediate start.
Benefits:
* Freelance contract with potential to become permanent after 6 months.
* Work on fire remediation projects across London.
* Competitive day rate up to £390/day.
* Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.
If interested, apply now to discuss further!
Please note that we cannot provide work sponsorship for this role.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency. For temporary/contract vacancies, we act as an Employment Business.
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