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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