Fawkes and Reece are delighted to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the search for a Design Manager to join their growing team based in Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with a strong structural engineering background. You''ll join a business renowned for delivering complex refurbishment, Cat A and Cat B fit-out, and cut and carve projects across London. Working within the Design team, you''ll take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, coordinating consultants and subcontractors to ensure designs are technically robust, buildable and delivered in line with programme requirements. Projects are predominantly commercial developments, with individual project values typically around 60 million. You''ll oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, working closely with project delivery teams, clients and external consultants. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple refurbishment, Cat A/B and cut and carve projects.Lead and manage external design consultants, with particular focus on structural engineering packages.Review structural designs, drawings and calculations to ensure compliance, buildability and commercial viability.Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and commercial teams to resolve technical challenges throughout the construction process.Chair and attend design team meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors