Design Manager


Company:	Mitie
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	W1U 8EQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

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Summary

-Design Manager

Salary: We offer competitive salary based on experience and ability to meet the job requirementsLocation: Chertsey (must hold a Full UK driving licence required due to some travel requirements)

JCA (a Part of Mitie) is a multi-faceted engineering services and construction business. We deliver a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of commercial property owners operating in a number of industry sectors. From design and construction to fit-out and maintenance, JCA provides a bespoke solution to every client project.

The Design Manager is responsible for leading the design management of design and build projects from initial concept through to completion. This includes oversight of the entire design process through from concept, testing to signoff.

By stepping into this role you will responsible for managing activities across the pre-construction phase, construction phase, testing and commissioning. This includes:

Main Duties

Management, coordination and leadership of the design teams input and close of activities through life cycle of the project.Ensuring technical compliance and accuracy across a range of projects and contracts ensuring compliance.Engaging with stakeholders and clients to curate and optimise design briefsDeveloping compressive scope-of-work and contract documents for deliverables for the projects including negotiation with consulting firms, commissioning managers, suppliers, and sub-contractors as where necessary.Developing design delivery schedules and documentation to include, design and BIM (Building information Modelling) delivery, management and execution plans.Providing technical support and governance during construction and commissioning /testing phase through to handover. Manage, co-ordinate and lead the design team's input and close out of RFI's, construction drawings reviews, technical submittals, commissioning and as installed documentation.Supporting QS teams with management of tender process and preparing cost analysis & budgets.Undertaking design review and project delivery, reporting on monthly insights including risk, non-compliance and any associate mitigation measures.

What we're looking for

Proven background in design management with experience working in live, critical working environments (eg. Data centres, laboratories etc)Full UK Driving LicenseRelevant degree level qualification in Engineering fields.CSC (Construction skills certification scheme) cardholder relevant to role.About us

JCA is a multi-faceted engineering services and construction business. Our core expertise is in the development of buildings and facilities with business critical engineering systems.

We deliver a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of commercial property owners operating in a number of industry sectors. From design and construction to fit-out and maintenance, JCA provides a bespoke solution to every client project.

JCA offers clients a first-class service at all times, operating with transparency and integrity. We are proud to provide excellence as standard and it's our mission to be recognised as leading our industry in service and innovation through engineering and business excellence.

Our defining quality is our ability to manage projects by keeping our clients' needs at the heart of everything we do. We take a collaborative and integrated approach to each of our four core business areas:

· Engineering Projects

· Service & Maintenance

· Interior Fit Out

· Design & Consultancy

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