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Design Manager

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Posted 9 days ago, valid for 13 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading real estate and development firm in London is seeking a Design Manager with a salary range of £45-60,000, depending on experience.
  • The ideal candidate should have experience as a job-running Architect or Architectural Technologist, with ARB or CIAT accreditation.
  • This role involves leading and coordinating the design process for sustainable, mixed-use and residential-led developments across the UK and Europe.
  • Candidates should possess excellent knowledge of UK Building Regulations and have strong technical design and construction detailing abilities.
  • Experience with Build-to-Rent, co-living, or student housing is highly desirable, along with a passion for sustainable and people-centric design.

Design Manager

Location: London

Salary: £45-60,000 (dependent on experience)

Reference: SFLON3901

A leading real estate and development firm is seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to join its growing team. With a strong pipeline of sustainable, design-led urban regeneration projects across the UK and Europe, this role offers the opportunity to shape landmark schemes that prioritise innovation, wellbeing and environmental impact.

The successful Design Manager will play a key role in leading and coordinating the design process across multiple mixed-use and residential-led developments, from early concept through to delivery. You will work closely with internal teams and external consultants, the successful candidate will ensure design integrity, technical excellence and alignment with the business's strategic vision.

Skills, Experience and Responsibilities for the role of Design Manager:

  • Experience working as a job-running Architect or Architectural Technologist
  • ARB or CIAT accredited
  • Excellent knowledge of current UK Building Regulations
  • Able to confidently manage teams, consultants and contractors
  • Brilliant technical design and construction detailing abilities
  • Able to balance design quality with cost and viability
  • Experience with BTR, co-living, or student housing is highly desirable.
  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex design programmes.
  • A passion for sustainable, people-centric design.

To apply for this role, please call Sophie on or alternatively, send your CV and Portfolio across to . I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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