Senior Design Manager – High-Rise Residential Projects Location: Central London Salary: £110,000–£125,000 per annum (proposed, subject to approval) Employment: Permanent, Full-Time Ridgeway & Co Recruitment are seeking a highly experienced Senior Design Manager for a main contractor involved in complex residential construction projects across Central London. This is a senior-level opportunity for a technically strong individual with extensive experience managing design delivery on multi-storey residential or mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing design coordination, managing consultant relationships and ensuring technical information supports the construction programme. Key Responsibilities: * Lead design management across complex residential construction projects. * Manage design consultants and specialist subcontractor design packages. * Oversee design programmes, deliverables and technical approvals. * Coordinate architectural, structural, façade and M&E design interfaces. * Identify design risks and develop practical solutions. * Support pre-construction activities, design reviews and value engineering. * Work closely with senior project management and commercial teams. * Ensure design coordination meets relevant regulatory and contractual requirements. Requirements: * Extensive Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience. * Proven main-contractor background. * Strong experience delivering high-rise residential, apartment or mixed-use developments. * Excellent technical knowledge of construction detailing and building systems. * Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams. * Strong leadership and communication skills. * Relevant degree or professional qualification preferred. What's on Offer: * Competitive senior management salary package. * Involvement in technically challenging residential projects. * Opportunity to influence design delivery and project outcomes. * Long-term career development. Apply today with your latest CV for a confidential discussion with Ridgeway & Co Recruitment