Knightwood Associates

Senior Design Manager, North East London An established Contractor is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join their team in North East London. Renowned for delivering sustainable, collaborative home building, they focus on high quality designs across new build, refurbishment and social housing projects throughout London. As Senior Design Manager, you will oversee the full design process in design & build contracts. Key responsibilities include organising and chairing design meetings, ensuring design deliverables are procured on schedule, providing technical guidance, and interpreting client requirements. You will manage junior staff and work closely with all key stakeholders; you'll need excellent prioritisation, exceptional organisation, and confidence in leadership. Applicants should be existing Design or Technical Managers or Senior / Project Architects looking to move into design management, especially with experience in residential projects. A qualification such as HNC/HND (or equivalent) in design or a technical field is required. Strong experience across RIBA stages 4-6 will be a big advantage. This is a great opportunity to lead your own schemes within a stable business environment that values quality, sustainability, and people. Remuneration : 80,000- 95,000 plus package, dependent on experience.

Assistant Engineering Manager, Hertfordshire A leading traditional build housing developer with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable homes are looking for an experienced Assistant Engineering Manager to lead and coordinate their engineering function across multiple residential sites. The company boasts its 5 builder rating in conjunction with a commitment to excellence, craftsmanship, and community-focused development. Key Responsibilities Lead the engineering function across multiple residential development sites, overseeing all aspects of civil engineering including groundworks, highways, drainage, utilities, and infrastructure. Manage and coordinate external consultants (civil, structural, and environmental engineers) to deliver technical designs in line with project timelines and budgets. Provide engineering input during land acquisition stages, including assessing technical constraints, viability, and due diligence. Review and approve technical drawings, engineering reports, and adoptable works submissions (S38, S104, S278). Liaise with local authorities, utility providers, and statutory bodies to secure necessary approvals and agreements. Ensure engineering solutions are safe, cost-effective, buildable, and compliant with relevant regulations (e.g. Building Regulations, NHBC standards, and local authority design guides). Work closely with internal departments including Planning, Design, Commercial, and Construction to integrate engineering considerations into the wider project plan. Candidates will be ideally degree qualified in Civil Engineering and possess experience in residential development, with a strong understanding of traditional build schemes. This would suit existing senior or development engineers from other developers with proven experience managing the engineering elements of residential projects from feasibility through to delivery. This could also suit confident engineers working within consultancies whose clients consist of developers. In return, an excellent remuneration is on offer to suitable individuals combined with a reputable business that offers tangible progression. Assistant Engineering Manager, Hertfordshire

Architect / Architectural Technician South West London. Zone 2 Contract Role : Immediate Requirement Our client is a London-based studio renowned for blending design innovation with social and environmental responsibility. The firm gained international acclaim as the visionary force behind it's iconic designs, and has continued to push boundaries with projects that elevate public experience and civic identity. With over 130 awards to their name, the practice is celebrated for its commitment to sustainability, technical ingenuity, and poetic spatial storytelling. They now have a rare contract opportunity for a technically skilled individual to join them in a short term role. This will be working on RIBA Stage 4, tender documentation for an education refurbishment project. You will be responsible for producing a range of drawing packages for internals and mainly bespoke joinery detailing and they are happy to consider any level of qualification provided that you have the relevant experience and excellent Revit skills. To apply please email your CV and Portfolio samples to Alex Asprey at or call (phone number removed) during working hours to enquire in person. Please note that this is an office based position that is for an initial duration of 1 month but may extend to 3 months. Renumeration is relative to experience. Thanks for your interest.

Interior Designer Permanent Position, Buckinghamshire Our client is a friendly studio based in Buckinghamshire who have been creating beautiful interiors and dream homes for their clients for over 20 years. They specialise in designing unique high-end homes that reflect the people who live in them, crafting tailor-made architectural and interior solutions. Their work has received recognition through numerous awards and magazine features including a Luxury Lifestyle Award for best Luxury Residential Interior Design. They are now looking forward to growing their team and have a vacancy for a mid-weight Interior Designer who shares their enthusiasm for thoughtful design, collaborative working, and creating spaces that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of their clients. This opportunity will suit someone who has 5-8 years' relevant residential experience that includes procurement knowledge, and creating sample boards will be a key role. The salary is negotiable an relative to your experience. To apply for this Interior Designer job or to find out more please contact Alex Asprey at Knightwood Associates on (phone number removed) and email your CV and Portfolio samples . I look forward to hearing from you.

I'm working with a national housebuilder who is looking for an experienced Internal Fit Out Manager to join their team on a partnerships housing scheme in North London . The essentials: - Start: November - Duration: 6-12 months - Rate: 300- 320 per da y (dependant on experience) - Certifications required: SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS The role: - Oversee all internals and fit-out from 1st fix onwards on an RC frame high rise block of 60 apartments. - Report into the Senior Site Manager - Work as part of a strong management team of 8 - Drive quality, progress, and safety across the internal stages Who we need: - A proven Internal Fit Out Manager with extensive experience in fit-out on high rise, RC frame blocks - Someone with drive, energy, and the ability to keep momentum on site -A manager who understands the demands of fast paced housing schemes and can coordinate multiple trades effectively This is a solid freelance opportunity to step into a busy team and make an impact through the crucial internals phase. Please apply with an updated Cv and I shall be in touch with more details.