Lead Cat B fit-out design across London, coordinating technical packages and specialist teams from pre-construction through handover. Bring solid MEP knowledge.

This Design Manager role sits with an established fit-out contractor delivering high-quality commercial refurbishment projects. You will oversee workplace schemes, manage design teams and consultants, and maintain technical coordination throughout delivery. The position requires experience with interiors, finishes, MEP, and design programmes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage design processes from pre-construction through project handover

Coordinate architects, consultants, and specialist subcontractors

Coordinate interiors, MEP, partitions, ceilings, and joinery packages

Manage finishes, lighting, and AV/IT design packages





Ensure designs remain compliant, coordinated, and commercially viable

Requirements

Previous Design Manager experience with fit-out contractors

Strong delivery experience across Cat B workplace projects

Technical understanding of interior construction, finishes, and MEP

Experience managing design teams, consultants, and subcontractors

Knowledge of programmes, submissions, RFIs, reviews, and coordination

Apply your Cat B fit-out, MEP coordination, and design leadership experience across London commercial refurbishment projects.

📌 Commercial Fit-Out Design Manager (Stratford)
🏢 Fawkes u0026 Reece Group
📍 Stratford