?? Senior Design Manager Leading Fit-Out Contractor | London & South East Location: South East England & London Salary: Up to £80,000 £5,000 Travel Allowance 5% Pension Private Healthcare 26 Days Holiday Discretionary Bonus Contract Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate / Flexible CRS is proud to be exclusively retained to recruit a Senior Design Manager on behalf of a rapidly expanding, award-winning fit-out contractor with offices in both London and the South East. This is a rare opportunity to join a business with a turnover of £120M and a secured pipeline of work extending into 2026 and 2027. Renowned for delivering high-quality, sustainable commercial interiors, the company has successfully completed over 2,000 projects across sectors including office, retail, education, life sciences, and light industrialwith project values typically ranging from £10M to £50M. The successful candidate will be based primarily at the South East office, with occasional travel to London as required. ?? Company Overview: Employs over 180 construction professionals Strong reputation for innovation, quality, and sustainability Long-term leadership stability, reporting directly to the Head of Commercial (10 years with the business) Diverse and prestigious client base ??? Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the design process across multiple commercial fit-out projects from concept to completion Coordinate internal design teams and external consultants to ensure design integrity and compliance Oversee the development of design documentation, ensuring alignment with client briefs and project specifications Conduct design reviews, manage approvals, and ensure timely delivery of design packages Collaborate with preconstruction, commercial, and delivery teams to support value engineering and buildability Ensure all designs meet regulatory standards and industry best practices Maintain strong client relationships and act as the primary design liaison throughout the project lifecycle ?? Candidate Profile: Proven experience as a Design Manager within the fit-out, main contracting, or developer environment Advanced Revit proficiency is essential must be a confident super user Strong understanding of commercial interiors and workplace design Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Professional presentation and experience reporting at senior and board level Highly articulate, client-facing, and confident in both written and verbal communication Comfortable working in a fast-paced, design-led environment ?? Whats on Offer: Opportunity to work on prestigious commercial interiors and workplace projects Supportive, forward-thinking team culture with a strong emphasis on innovation Clear career progression within a growing design and delivery team Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package If you're ready to take the next step in your design management career and contribute to some of the most exciting fit-out projects in London and the South East, we encourage you to apply.