Design Manager

  • Knightwood Associates
  • Jan 20, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Design Manager

East London

75000 + Package


A knowledgeable Design Manager is required to join an expanding team to work on a new residential scheme in East London. This is a site-based role working on a mixed tenure, residential development primarily high-rise RC frame within a highly reputable contractor / developer.
The main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Able to interrogate the design to ensure its effectiveness
  • Liaising with appropriate authorities
  • Chair Design Team meetings
  • Checking detailed construction drawings
  • Identifying and resolving any technical and design construction issues that may arise
  • Delivering technical design approvals for the projects
  • Working within established budgets
  • Carrying out site inspections

Ideal candidates for this role will have previous experience within similar technical or design manager roles with contractors or developers and will have a minimum qualification of HNC or equivalent. bYou should be extremely confident working with minimal supervision, and have experience and/or knowledge of Gateway stage 2 processes.

Senior Technical/Design Co-ordinators from developers looking to progress will also be considered. The successful candidate will be conversant in RC framed, medium/high-rise developments.


This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about property development and is ready for their next challenge, working within a progressive company on a new scheme.


Remuneration up to 75k plus package.
Design Manager, East London