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) This opportunity would suit a Design Manager with proven experience delivering Retail Banking projects for a main contractor. 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. The Company One of the UK’s leading Tier 1 construction and infrastructure contractors, operating nationally with a strong presence in Retail Banking frameworks. Known for high‑quality, technically led delivery and a strong forward pipeline of secured work. The Candidate You’ll 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. Key Accountabilities: * 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 Key Experience * 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 If you’re a Design Manager with Retail Banking experience and able to commit to hybrid working (typically 3 days per week) from the London or Luton office, please apply or get in touch for more details. The business is keen to appoint quickly. Key Words: Design Manager, Retail Banking, Main Contractor, Tier 1, Tier One, Frameworks