Seeking a Design Manager

Location: London and the Home Counties

Buxton Building Contractors Limited has been a main contractor for over a century, delivering projects across London and the Home Counties. We combine traditional values with innovation, professional development, and modern technology to deliver quality, sustainable buildings that meet and exceed client expectations.

Our work spans private housing, education, healthcare, conservation, leisure, community, affordable housing, and commercial sectors. Projects range from £1 million to £15 million and include both sensitive refurbishments of listed buildings and high-specification new builds.

The Role

Reporting to our Operations Managers, the Design Manager will manage and coordinate the design process to meet employer requirements and performance specifications, while ensuring compliance with budgets and company standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing employer requirements and performance specifications for accuracy, completeness, and risk Supporting the commercial team in preparing contractor’s bills of quantities for sub-contractor packages

• Obtaining quotations for contractor proposal documents

• Ensuring design programmes are produced and maintained, including drawing lists, schedules, approvals, and statutory requirements

• Overseeing consultant appointments and ensuring they follow professional body recommendations

• Reviewing lessons learned with the aftercare team to avoid recurring defects

Key Performance Indicators

• Producing consultant appointments and design reports

• Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory design requirements

• Delivering and monitoring design programmes to achieve timely and commercially viable information

Person Specification

You will have a strong technical background, with the ability to review and understand design systems, apply technical knowledge to resolve issues, and ensure high-quality standards. Experience in managing multiple priorities, effective communication, and working collaboratively with clients, consultants, and internal teams is essential.

Essential

• Relevant professional qualifications or experience in construction/design management

• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage design programmes and deadlines

• Effective communication and organisational skills

Desirable

HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in construction or a design-related subject

Ongoing CPD in line with changes to standards and detailing

This role requires a proactive and organised individual who can work closely with others to deliver high-quality projects efficiently and effectively.

To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter below.