Fawkes & Reece are currently working with a leading fit-out contractor who are looking to bring an experienced Design Manager into their team, working across a range of high-quality commercial refurbishment and interior fit-out projects across London.

The role will focus predominantly on Cat B fit-out schemes, managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery and handover.

You will be responsible for coordinating architects, consultants and specialist subcontractors, ensuring designs are technically compliant, fully coordinated and commercially viable. This will include managing packages across interiors, MEP, partitions, ceilings, bespoke joinery, finishes, lighting and AV/IT.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within a fit-out or commercial refurbishment contractor.

• Strong experience delivering Cat B fit-out and workplace projects.

• A good technical understanding of interior construction, finishes and MEP coordination.

• Experience managing design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors.

• Strong knowledge of design programmes, technical submissions, RFIs, design reviews and coordination.

• The ability to manage the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join an established fit-out team, taking ownership of the design process on high-specification projects across London.

If you're interested in hearing more, please get in touch.