Job Description
Senior Design Manager – Commercial Fit-Out (CAT A & CAT B)
Location: London (Zone 1–2 projects) • Salary: £90,000–£100,000 base + annual bonus + project-specific bonuses
Employer: Leading Main Contractor • Employment Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
A top-tier main contractor is seeking a proven Senior Design Manager to lead CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects across London. You’ll take full ownership of the design process from pre-con to handover, driving quality, buildability, cost, and programme on fast-track, high-spec schemes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead and coordinate the end-to-end design management across RIBA Stages 2–6 for CAT A/B commercial fit-outs.
2. Chair design team meetings; manage consultants, specialist subcontractors, and client stakeholders.
3. De-risk design through buildability reviews, value engineering, and rigorous change control.
4. Ensure compliance with UK Building Regulations, CDM 2015, fire strategy, acoustic and MEP coordination requirements.
5. Oversee timely information release to meet procurement and construction prog...