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Design Manager / Senior Design Manager, Southampton
Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views:
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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 position is office-based and suited 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 Building Regulations and Fire Risk Assessments.
* Manage Building Regulations applications and liaise with authorities.
* Lead appointment and management of consultants.
* Support tender processes, review submissions, and coordinate design input.
* Serve as the primary 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 Fire Risk Assessments and managing Building Regulations submissions.
* Experience in appointing and managing consultants.
* Ability to handle multiple projects with strong organizational skills.
* Immediate availability.
Benefits:
* Freelance contract with potential for permanent role after 6 months.
* Work on fire remediation projects across London.
* Competitive daily rate up to £390.
* Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.
If interested, apply now to discuss further. Please note we cannot provide work sponsorship for this role.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all backgrounds 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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