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Design Manager / Senior Design Manager, Chesterfield
Location: Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 22.08.2025
Expiry Date: 06.10.2025
Job Description:
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 freelance role offers the possibility to transition into a permanent position after 6 months, with a daily rate of up to £390.
This office-based role is 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 for recladding and fire remediation projects.
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Control, and Gateway approvals.
* Review and coordinate drawings against regulations and Fire Risk Assessments.
* Manage Building Regulations applications and liaise with authorities.
* Lead the appointment and management of consultants.
* Support tender processes, review submissions, and coordinate design input.
* Act as the main contact between internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager in construction.
* Strong knowledge of fire remediation, recladding, and building envelope works.
* Understanding of Building Control, Gateway processes, and compliance.
* Experience with Fire Risk Assessments and Building Regulations submissions.
* Experience managing consultants.
* Organizational skills to handle multiple projects effectively.
* Immediate availability.
Benefits:
* Freelance contract with potential for permanent employment.
* Work on fire remediation projects across London.
* Competitive daily rate up to £390.
* Opportunity to collaborate with a reputable contractor in residential projects.
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 welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency; for temporary/contract roles, as an Employment Business.
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