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RG Setsquare is actively hiring for a Design Manager for a full-time perm role based in Islington.

Title : Design Manager

Location : Islington

Project Details : Refurbishment and lifecycle works around a housing association

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join our construction team delivering refurbishment, planned maintenance and lifecycle replacement projects for a leading Housing Association across Islington and North London.

This role is responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, ensuring that design information is coordinated, compliant, buildable and delivered in line with programme, budget and client expectations.

Project Delivery

Support the successful delivery of refurbishment and planned works projects including:

External envelope refurbishment
Window and door replacement
Roofing renewals
Fire safety improvement works
FRA remedial works
Internal communal refurbishments
Kitchen and bathroom replacement programmes
Mechanical and electrical upgrades
Lift replacement projects
Decarbonisation and retrofit works
Building fabric improvements
Lifecycle asset replacement programmesProgramme Management

Produce and maintain design programmes.
Monitor consultant deliverables.
Ensure procurement schedules align with design release dates.
Identify programme risks and implement mitigation strategies.Essential Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Design Manager role within the UK construction industry.
Experience delivering social housing refurbishment projects.
Experience managing occupied residential refurbishment schemes.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams.
Knowledge of planned maintenance and lifecycle replacement programmes.
Experience working with Tier 1 contractors.Strong understanding of:

Building Regulations
Building Safety Act
Fire safety legislation
CDM Regulations
Retrofit and PAS 2035 principles
Construction detailing
Temporary works coordination
Building pathology
JCT Design & Build ContractsSkills & Competencies

Excellent technical construction knowledge.
Strong design coordination skills.
Ability to manage multiple live projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Commercial awareness.
Strong problem-solving ability.
Excellent organisational and planning skills.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
High attention to detail.
Strong leadership and team-working skills.RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy