Contract Manager with Design

Job Title: Contract Manager
Location: London
Salary: Up to £80,000

About the Company

Our client is a leading name in the architectural and structural metalwork industry, delivering landmark projects across London and the Southeast. With a reputation for precision, innovation, and quality, they provide bespoke metalwork solutions for high-profile commercial, residential, and infrastructure schemes.

The Opportunity

Due to sustained growth and increasing project demand, the business is seeking a Contract Manager to take ownership of design coordination, programme planning, and operational delivery. Acting as the vital link between design, commercial, and site operations, this role is ideal for a professional with a broad knowledge of the full project lifecycle-from design and detailing through to fabrication, programming, and site delivery.

This is a strategic position where you will manage design resources, optimise workflows, and ensure seamless integration between technical, operational, and commercial functions.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate internal and external detailing teams to deliver accurate, timely, and commercially aligned design output.

Act as the key interface between the design office, planning, commercial, and site teams to ensure smooth information flow.

Develop and manage project schedules, resource plans, and drawing issue timelines.

Identify and resolve design bottlenecks, clashes, or risks in collaboration with project managers and site teams.

Lead or support internal planning meetings, providing visibility of workloads, priorities, and cross-team dependencies.

Support the integration of design processes with procurement, fabrication, and installation.

Requirements

Proven experience in a similar role within architectural or structural metalwork, steelwork, or related industries.

Strong understanding of design detailing processes and ability to manage design resources.

Experience with project scheduling and planning tools.

Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate diverse stakeholders.

Broad knowledge of commercial, fabrication, and installation processes is highly desirable.

What's in it for You?

Be part of a collaborative leadership team with technical depth and industry expertise.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Significant opportunities for long-term progression.

Exposure to iconic London projects, with the ability to shape design, programming, and operations across the business.

For more information or to apply, please contact Sharon O'Donnell at The Highfield Company