Job Description
Design Manager (with BSR experience)
Location: Based in Portsmouth (with occasional travel to sites across the South Coast)
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 (or £350 – £400/day for contract)
Contract Type: Permanent or Freelance
Overview:
KDD is looking for an experienced and proactive Design Manager to support the successful delivery of key projects, primarily based in Portsmouth, with occasional visits required to additional sites along the South Coast, as far as Poole. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Building Safety Regulator (BSR) requirements and a proven track record of managing the design process on complex construction projects. This is a key role ensuring compliance, coordination, and quality from pre-construction through to delivery.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and coordinate design activity across multiple projects
2. Ensure compliance with BSR guidelines and all relevant building safety legislation
3. Manage the production, review, and approval of technical design information
4. Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to resolve design queries
5. Support programme delivery through proactive issue management and coordination
6. Chair design meetings and ensure alignment across all pr...