About Us
Redsky Homes Group is a privately owned family office specialising in high-quality Build-to-Rent residential schemesacross West London and the Home Counties. We develop, own, and operate our own portfolio of buildings, with a strong commitment to quality, compliance, and long-term value creation.
With a healthy pipeline of upcoming projects, this is an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to join us at an exciting stage of growth.
Role Overview
The Design Manager will coordinate all consultants, manage design documentation, and ensure full compliance with Building Regulations and the Building Safety Act. This pivotal role requires a proactive leader with a deep understanding of residential high-rise design and the ability to liaise effectively with regulators, consultants, and construction teams.
Duties
Design Coordination
o Manage and integrate the work of architects, structural engineers, fire engineers, and other consultants.
o Oversee production, review, and approval of all design documentation.
o Ensure information is fully coordinated, compliant, and issued on time.
Regulatory Compliance
o Act as primary liaison with Building Control, HSE, and the Building Safety Regulator (BSR).
o Manage Building Safety Act submissions (Gateways 2 & 3).
o Maintain compliance and audit records to support the "Golden Thread" of information.
Documentation & Record Keeping
o Implement document control systems to manage drawings, revisions, and approvals.
o Keep comprehensive construction and compliance records for regulatory sign-off.
Construction & Delivery Support
o Work with the site team to resolve design queries.
o Coordinate design changes and issue updated drawings promptly.
Stakeholder Engagement
o Act as the bridge between consultants, contractors, regulators, and Redsky Homes Group.
o Provide regular progress and risk reports to senior management.
Skills
* Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent).
* 5+ years' experience in design management or a similar role on residential high-rise / Build-to-Rent projects.
* Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations, the Building Safety Act, and fire safety compliance
* Proven track record coordinating multiple consultants.
* Experience liaising with Building Control, HSE, and BSR.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Familiarity with design coordination and document management tools (e.g. BIM, Aconex, Viewpoint)
What We Offer
* A collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.
* Performance Bonus
* Opportunity to deliver a flagship 10-storey Build-to-Rent scheme in Hounslow.
* Direct collaboration with a family office developer with a long-term portfolio approach.
* Career progression across a strong pipeline of upcoming projects.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £75,000.00-£90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person