Design Project Manager in Camden, Greater London

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Lead and manage the pre-construction phase of schemes, creating construction-ready plans that deliver robust technical solutions, enhanced margins, and reduced project risk. Work across multi-disciplinary teams to shape projects, manage design, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with client, statutory, and industry standards.



Key Responsibilities



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Lead and manage the pre-construction phase, securing sustainable design/build contracts



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Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants and manage design packages



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Chair and record weekly progress meetings, track programmes and budgets



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Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and change control processes



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Ensure compliance with assurance, governance, quality, and HSE standards



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Oversee site investigations, surveys, and early construction planning activities



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Lead internal/external design reviews, ensuring buildability, safety, and efficiency



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Respond to TQs, manage temporary/permanent works interfaces



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Support bids and tenders, advising on risks, assumptions, and delivery strategy



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Drive innovation and continuous improvement across design and construction techniques



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Monitor costs, forecasts, and financial reporting in pre-construction phase



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Manage suppliers, subcontractors, procurement of plant and materials



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Ensure HSE compliance under CDM 2015 and deliver high-quality outputs



Requirements



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Previous experience in design/commercial leadership or project team management



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Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)



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Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regs, design management, programme & risk management, cost control, and forecasting



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Primavera P6 (or equivalent) experience



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Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills



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Ability to challenge designs, resolve problems, and deliver projects with minimal guidance



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Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking



Desirable



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Professional qualification/membership with an industry body



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Experience on Affinity Water or similar frameworks



Benefits



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Company pension & life assurance



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Private medical insurance



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25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days



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Additional volunteering leave



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Company car/car allowance



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Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

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