Design Manager

Location Greater London
Discipline: Principal Contractors
Job type: Permanent
Salary: ££65000 - £80000 per annum
Contact name: Michael Ogunyankin

Contact email: michael@borneltd.com
Job ref: V-66026
Published: about 4 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-02-20
Design Manager | Super-Prime Residential & Heritage | West London
 
Join a growing, design-led super-prime residential contractor operating at the premium end of the London refurbishment market.
 
This business delivers one-off, architect-led, technically complex homes — from listed buildings and conservation-area refurbishments to basements, structural reconfigurations, and full townhouse transformations.
 
This is not volume housing or repetitive developer product — this is detail-driven, craftsmanship-led construction where design integrity matters.
They’re actively winning work, tendering heavily, and expanding as the business scales.
 
The Role
• Take full ownership of the design management process across bespoke residential & heritage refurbishments
• Manage consultant teams (architects, structural engineers, MEP, heritage specialists) from pre-construction through delivery
• Drive technical coordination across basement works, structural alterations and high-end interior packages
• Review drawings for buildability, compliance and coordination before issue to site
• Work closely with Directors, Commercial and Site Teams to protect programme and design intent
• Lead design workshops, RFI management, and programme integration
• Support tender stages, technical reviews and pre-construction planning
 
What they’re looking for
• Intermediate stepping up or established Design Manager
• Background in residential, high-end refurb, heavy structural, or complex fit-out
• Strong understanding of technical detailing and coordination
• Someone comfortable operating in a smaller, hands-on environment
• Practical mindset — solution-driven rather than process-heavy
• Commercial awareness and appreciation for programme pressures
• Loyal, adaptable and delivery-focused
 
The Company
They are a super-prime residential and heritage refurbishment contractor delivering architect-led projects across London.
 
Typical works include:
• Listed & period buildings
• Basement excavations
• Structural reconfigurations
• Full townhouse refurbishments
• High-end bespoke interiors
 
It’s technically challenging work, executed to a very high standard.
This is craftsmanship-led construction — not corporate box-ticking.
 
Interested?
Michael Ogunyankin – 07551 155 789 | michael @ borneltd . com
No pressure — if this sounds like you (or someone you rate), let’s have a conversation.