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Design Manager

City of London Temporary £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This role is a fantastic opportunity for a project-running Architect or Senior Architectural Technologist to step into a Design Manager role with a private Developer based in central London. The successful candidate will work across stages 1-7 on a variety of housing and apartment schemes across London and the South East. The role is offered as a 12 month contract with the potential to become a permanent role.
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  • Highly varied Design Manager role - Stages 1-7, Housing & Apartment Schemes
  • Opportunity to move client-side for an Architect/Technologist

About Our Client

Our client is a private Developer with a fantastic track record over the last 30 years delivering bespoke designed housing and apartment-led schemes throughout London and the South East. Projects can range from 10 units through to 150 units, and some larger multi-phase developments. All are bespoke designed and have a high-level of input from the Design & Technical team. The team consists of some excellent individuals who have both plc and private developer experience, and the flat structure will ensure a brilliant platform to get involved across many aspects of projects.

Job Description

As the Design Manager you will have the opportunity to work across stages 1-7 on multiple residential schemes. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting site acquisition and due diligence activities for new schemes
  • Submission or review and re-submission of planning to optimise schemes as required
  • Assistance with design briefs and appointment of consultants
  • Ongoing coordination of design and technical information with the design team, including subcontractors/suppliers
  • During construction to engage with the site team for delivery solutions, RFIs, etc. as well as coordination of compliance elements

The Successful Applicant

A successful Design Manager should have:

  • A project-running Architecture or Senior Technologist background
  • Residential project experience (housing and apartment schemes preferred, housing non-negotiable)
  • A background in running projects from Stage 3 onwards (1-7 is advantageous)
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • An ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary in the range of £50,000 to £60,000 per annum.
  • Benefits including auto-enrol pension and travel expenses
  • A fantastic bonus scheme
  • An opportunity to join a high quality team in a flat structure which will accelerate your learning experience



This role is offered as a 12 month contract with the potential to become a permanent role. You will be required to work in the central London office at least 4 days per week with 1 day spent on site.

Contact
Joseph Park
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6479290
Phone number
+44 207 269 2503

Job summary

Job function
Property
Subsector
Architecture / Design
Sector
Property
Location
City of London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Joseph Park
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2503
Job reference
JN-072024-6479290