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About the Role

This opportunity is perfect for an experienced Design Manager with experience of heritage conservation, refurbishment and reservicing, to join our dynamic and collaborative team on a full-time basis, contributing to some of the most prestigious construction projects in the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple projects from tender stage through to completion.
• Support preconstruction activities, including tender reviews, design strategy development and bid submissions.
• Review employer's requirements, tender documentation and consultant information to identify design risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, specialist subcontractors and project teams to ensure design information is fully integrated and delivered on programme.
• Monitor and design deliverables, ensuring information is issued in line with project requirements and construction programmes.
• Lead design team meetings and facilitate collaboration between all project stakeholders.
• Drive design coordination to ensure buildability, compliance and value are considered throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage design change processes, tracking revisions and mitigating associated risks.
• Work closely with project delivery teams to resolve technical queries and design challenges during construction.
• Review proposals to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, planning conditions, conservation requirements and client expectations.
• Support the development and implementation of design management best practices across the business.
• Contribute to lessons learned reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within the construction industry.
• Demonstrative experience delivering refurbishment, heritage, conservation, cultural or complex building projects.
• Strong understanding of design management processes across both preconstruction and construction phases.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent technical and construction knowledge, with a strong appreciation of buildability and construction methodologies.
• Ability to identify and proactively manage design risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the confidence to engage with clients, consultants and project teams at all levels.
• Experience reviewing technical information, specifications and consultant deliverables.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites across London as required.
• Experience working on listed buildings, heritage projects or projects within sensitive historic environments is essential.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Skills

• Revit
• AutoCad

Location

• London
• South East

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Experienced

Education Level

• A relevant construction, architectural or engineering qualification is essential.

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Critical illness cover
• Automatic enrolment to the company pension scheme ('opt out' available)
• Travel expenses for site based staff

About the Company

• Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities.
• With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life.
• Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.
• Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.
• At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration.
• We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential.
• We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.