Design Manager - Retail Banking

Position Design Manager - Retail Banking

Location: London or Luton Office (Hybrid)

Pay Rate: £400 - £450 per day (outside IR35)

Contract: 12-24 months (ongoing portfolio)

The Role

Following several major project wins, you'll join a growing framework portfolio, taking responsibility for design delivery across multiple fast‑paced projects at one of the UK's largest Tier 1 main contractors. You'll work directly with the Technical Director and Principal Design Manager, playing a key role in shaping design strategy and driving delivery across a portfolio of Retail Banking projects. While the role supports a national Retail Banking framework, travel requirements are minimal, with site visits planned efficiently and very limited overnight stays.

Candidate Profile

You will be a confident Design Manager with main contractor experience and a proven track record delivering Retail Banking projects. You will be comfortable managing concurrent projects in live or security‑sensitive environments and building relationships with clients, consultants, and internal delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design management process, coordinating architects, structural, MEP, and specialist designers
• Develop and manage detailed design programmes aligned to construction sequencing
• Ensure design compliance with Retail Banking standards, security requirements, and statutory approvals
• Act as the key design interface between client, consultants, and delivery teams

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager for a main contractor
• Demonstrable delivery of Retail Banking projects within live or regulated environments
• Strong technical coordination, programme management, and stakeholder communication skills

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