Job Description Job Role: Design Manager
Area: Chatham
Salary: £80k - £90k
I am currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join one of my clients based in Chatham. They are a well-established main contractor, delivering high-quality commercial fit out and cut & carve projects across Kent and London.
This is a dynamic role where you’ll play a key part in driving design strategies, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and delivering exceptional project outcomes.
Responsibilities:
Manage the design process from pre-construction through to handover
Lead design meetings and workshops with clients, architects, consultants, and internal teams
Review and coordinate all designs
Ensure design information is accurate, buildable, and aligns with programme and budget
Identify design risks and drive solutions to resolve coordination issues
Collaborate closely with project managers, commercial teams, and site teams
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and regulations
Assist with planning submissions, building control, and technical approvals
The ideal candidate will be:
Proven experience as a Design Manager. Ideally within commercial fit out and/or cut & carve projects<...