Overview
Design Manager / Senior Design Manager role at The Construction Index Ltd – freelance with the option to go permanent. North London (projects across London). Up to £390/day. Office-based and suitable for someone who understands the technical, legislative and risk elements of façade remediation and cladding replacement, particularly on occupied residential or mixed-use developments.
The role offers an initial freelance contract with the potential to transition into a permanent position after 6 months.
Responsibilities
* Oversee design management across recladding and fire remediation projects.
* Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Control requirements, and Gateway approvals.
* Review and coordinate drawings against Building Regulations and Fire Risk Assessments.
* Manage Building Regulations application submissions and liaise with relevant authorities.
* Lead the appointment and management of consultants.
* Support the tender process including reviewing tender submissions and coordinating design input.
* Act as the key point of contact between internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within the construction sector.
* Strong knowledge of fire remediation, recladding, and building envelope works.
* Excellent understanding of Building Control, Gateway processes, and regulatory compliance.
* Experience reviewing and managing Fire Risk Assessments.
* Strong track record of handling Building Regulations submissions.
* Previous experience appointing and managing consultants.
* Ability to work effectively across multiple projects with strong organisational skills.
* Available for an immediate start.
Benefits
* Freelance contract with the opportunity to move into a permanent role after 6 months.
* Work on fire remediation projects across London.
* Competitive day rate – up to £390/day.
* Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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