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Permanent

Design Manager

London
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Posted 5 days ago

Overview

The Construction and Property Consultant - Technical Design and Architecture role is a Design Manager position with a privately owned real estate company overseeing a high-profile portfolio of commercial and residential assets in central London. With a senior design lead transitioning to Singapore, the role acts as the eyes and ears of the business on the ground—supporting the London office with technical coordination, consultant liaison, and design delivery across a range of projects.This is an ideal next step for a technically strong architectural professional or coordinator ready to step client-side. You’ll work on listed buildings, a new-build residential scheme, and a planned hotel development as part of a long-term, design-led property strategy backed by a well-resourced family office.

The role will involve:

Supporting the Design Lead with day-to-day delivery and consultant coordination

Managing incoming design and technical information across live projects

Reviewing drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure alignment with client objectives

Acting as liaison between the London office, project teams, and the wider property group

Overseeing project programmes and flagging risks or delays

Attending design meetings, site visits, and tracking progress on the ground

Supporting the delivery of a new 124-unit residential-led development, hotel planning, and refurbishments within a listed estate

Coordinating with property management, planning consultants, and internal stakeholders

We’re looking for someone who:

Comes from an

architecture or technical background

with strong delivery knowledge

Has experience working on

UK residential or commercial projects

Understands the nuances of working with

listed buildings and heritage constraints

Can confidently read drawings, specifications and flag risks or issues proactively

Has excellent organisational skills and is comfortable juggling multiple projects

Enjoys working in a small team and taking ownership of their work

Ideally has some experience in

property management or developer-side coordination

What’s on offer:

Salary dependent on experience

On-site parking available

A collaborative and close-knit team culture

Opportunity to take ownership and grow within the business

Direct exposure to high-quality projects and senior decision-makers

How to apply:Send your CV to

ssidar@cobaltrecruitment.com

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