Location
Cardiff
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
July 01, 2026
Job Description
Pre-Construction Design Manager - City of London
Projects: Student Accommodation / Multi-Unit Residential
An established main contractor is looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Design Manager to lead the design and coordination and play a key role in the early-stage development and delivery of a major city project.
You’ll take ownership of all design and coordination activities through the pre-construction phase from RIBA stage 2 to stage 4. This includes managing design consultants and specialist subcontractors, oversee technical submissions, and ensure all design deliverables meet programme, quality, and compliance targets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate design from Stage 2–4, agreeing scopes and appointing consultants
- Lead Gateway 2 submissions and manage planning condition discharge
- Develop and maintain design programmes, risk registers, and information releas...