Design Manager
- North London
- £300-400 per day
- Temporary
- Full-time
North East London
Freelance, Rolling Contract - up to £400/dayWe are working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support them on a growing portfolio of remediation and recladding schemes. This is a freelance role working across pre-construction, tender and bid support, and live project stages - with a key focus on managing the external design process from planning through to delivery.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:Manage the design process from bid stage through to construction, with a strong focus on remediation and recladding worksAppoint and manage external consultants, ensuring coordination of architectural, structural, and fire safety inputsLead on design deliverables and ensure alignment with client requirements, programme deadlines, and budget constraintsTake ownership of Planning Applications and Building Regulation submissions, ensuring all documentation is complete and compliantOversee and manage the production and execution of Collateral Warranties, liaising with legal and client-side teams as requiredWork collaboratively with bid, commercial and delivery teams during tender stagesChair design team meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholdersIdentify and manage design risks, particularly around compliance, materials, fire safety, and sequencingRequirementsProven experience as a Design Manager (or similar role) working for a main contractorStrong knowledge of remediation and recladding projects - ideally within the residential or high-rise sectorDemonstrated experience in appointing consultants, managing warranties, and overseeing statutory applicationsGood understanding of current Building Regulations, fire safety standards, and planning policiesAbility to lead the design process from pre-con to deliveryExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environmentBenefitsFreelance role with ongoing, long-term opportunities.Work on high-profile fire remediation projects across London.Competitive day rate - paying up to £400/dayOpportunity to work with a reputable contractor in the residential sector.If this sounds like the right role for you, apply now to discuss further!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.