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Design Manager / Senior Design Manager, SloughLocation:Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:Other

EU work permit required:Yes

Job Views:3

Posted:26.08.2025

Expiry Date:10.10.2025

Job Description:Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Freelance North London (projects across London). Freelance, with the option to go permanent - up to £390/day.

We are currently seeking an experienced Design Manager / Senior Design Manager to join a leading contractor specialising in recladding and fire remediation projects across London. This role offers the flexibility of an initial freelance contract with the option to transition into a permanent position after 6 months.

This role is office-based and ideal for someone who understands the technical, legislative, and risk elements of façade remediation and cladding replacement - particularly on occupied residential or mixed-use developments.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee design management across recladding and fire remediation projects.

Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Control requirements, and Gateway approvals.

Review and coordinate drawings against Building Regulations and Fire Risk Assessments.

Manage Building Regulations application submissions and liaise with relevant authorities.

Lead the appointment and management of consultants.

Support the tender process including reviewing tender submissions and coordinating design input.

Act as the key point of contact between internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders.

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager within the construction sector.

Strong knowledge of fire remediation, recladding, and building envelope works.

Excellent understanding of Building Control, Gateway processes, and regulatory compliance.

Experience reviewing and managing Fire Risk Assessments.

Strong track record of handling Building Regulations submissions.

Previous experience appointing and managing consultants.

Ability to work effectively across multiple projects with strong organisational skills.

Available for an immediate start.

Benefits:

Freelance contract with the opportunity to move into a permanent role after 6 months.

Work on fire remediation projects across London.

Competitive day rate - paying up to £390/day.

Opportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.

If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now to discuss further!

Please note that we are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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