Assistant Design Manager

Reference: 30816041686_1784276545

Assistant Design Manager - Central London - Luxury Fit-Out

A leading, design-led construction contractor delivering high-end residential, hospitality and commercial projects across London is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join its growing team.

This business is recognised for delivering exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and client experience on some of the most prestigious interiors in the UK.


The Role

As an Assistant Design Manager, you will support the delivery of design management across both pre-construction and live project stages.

Working closely with senior design leads, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, you will assist in coordinating design information, managing documentation, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, quality, and compliance requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop into a Design Manager within a highly respected, fast-paced environment.


Key Responsibilities

Design Management & Coordination

  • Support the management of the design process across all project phases
  • Coordinate design information between consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
  • Assist in resolving design and technical issues across disciplines
  • Ensure design solutions are practical, buildable, and aligned with project standards

Technical Review & Compliance

  • Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions for accuracy and compliance
  • Support adherence to Building Regulations, planning conditions, and statutory requirements
  • Assist in identifying and managing design risks and opportunities

Documentation & Information Management

  • Maintain design documentation including drawings, reports, and schedules
  • Manage trackers and registers (RFIs, design programmes, sample approvals, etc.)
  • Assist with submission and approval processes

Meetings & Communication

  • Attend design and coordination meetings
  • Record and track actions, ensuring effective communication across teams

Programme, Commercial & Change

  • Assist in managing design programmes and project timelines
  • Support value engineering and design development reviews
  • Help manage design changes and their impact on cost and programme
  • Work alongside commercial teams on design-related variations

Continuous Improvement

  • Support adoption of new technologies and design tools
  • Promote collaborative working and best practice across project teams

Requirements

Essential

  • Experience in a Design Coordinator / Assistant Design Manager / Technical Coordinator role
  • Background working with a main contractor or specialist contractor
  • Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar
  • Strong understanding of UK construction processes and regulations
  • Excellent organisational and document control skills
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and design platforms (e.g. BIM 360)

Desirable

  • Experience on high-end fit-out, residential, or hospitality projects
  • Exposure to commercial or change management processes
  • Understanding of BIM workflows
  • Interest in professional development (e.g. working towards MCIOB)

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on high-profile, design-led projects
  • Exposure to some of the most prestigious interiors in the UK
  • Strong progression pathway to Design Manager
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment
  • Central London projects

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£35,000.00 - £40,000.00
Per annum
GBP35000 - GBP40000.00 per annum + + package
Added 17/07/2026
Reference: 30816041686_1784276545

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