Design Manager

Cut & Carve Office-to-Hotel Conversion | Central London
£100m+ Project Value

We're partnering with a leading construction business to appoint an experienced Design Manager for a major cut & carve office-to-hotel conversion in Central London.

This is a technically challenging project, ideal for a Design Manager who thrives in complex refurbishments, heavy structural alteration, and close coordination between design, construction, and specialist subcontractors.

The Project

• £100m+ cut & carve conversion

• Existing office building converted into a hotel

• Central London location

• Significant structural alteration and refurbishment

• Pre-construction and delivery involvement

The Role

You'll manage and coordinate the design process from PCSA through delivery, working closely with the Project Manager and wider team. The role spans pre-construction, statutory compliance, and on-site delivery, with a strong focus on design coordination, risk management, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating the design team through Stage 2-4 design

• Remaining involved through Stage 5, including subcontractor design coordination

• Supporting pre-construction activities such as planning conditions, BREEAM, surveys, and consultant appointments

• Developing and maintaining key design controls, including:

  • Design Responsibility Matrix

  • Information Release Schedule

  • Design Programme

  • Risk Register

• Managing document control systems, workflows, and drawing uploads

• Ensuring quality management procedures are followed

• Supporting compliance with Building Safety Act requirements, including Gateway 2 (desirable)

• Developing and maintaining the golden thread of information

What We're Looking For

• Proven Design Management experience on cut & carve or major refurbishment projects

• Strong understanding of design coordination through both pre-construction and delivery

• Experience working on complex, high-value projects in London

• Familiarity with Building Safety Act requirements is highly desirable

• Proficient in Aconex and Fieldview

• Highly organised with strong communication and stakeholder management skills