Job Description
Senior Design Manager – Contractor – Commercial Fit-Out
£90,000 - £110,000 I Permanent I Waterloo
This is a hands-on design leadership role within a busy, high-quality commercial fit-out contractor.
You’ll own design standards and delivery across large fit-out and refurbishment programmes, driving projects from concept through to completion. You’ll be the go-to design lead for internal teams, project managers and external consultants - confident, decisive and commercially astute. This isn’t about design in isolation; it’s about shaping spaces that work beautifully and perform technically, while keeping projects on track and clients happy.
Responsibilities
1. Oversee design direction and delivery on large commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.
2. Take full ownership of design quality, clarity and integration across all stages.
3. Lead and manage internal design teams with clear direction and accountability.
4. Collaborate directly with project managers to align design with programme, budget and client expectations.
5. Coordinate with external design consultants and contractors to ensure design intent is realised on site.
6. Present design ideas confidently to stakeholders and adapt based on constructive feedback.
7. Maintain de...