This is a fantastic opportunity for an Architect to make the move into Design Management in a client-side role. This role will work across acquisition due diligence, new scheme feasibility and planning, and design development for projects.Client DetailsThis opportunity is a newly-created role within the London based real estate team of a PE backed education group. They have a portfolio of over 80 schools internationally and a significant growth target over the next 5 years. As a result, there is an increasing workload for the real estate team to identify new opportunities for new schools and deliver upgrades and refurbishment to existing schools across the globe. They offer a great environment to collaborate with internal and external partners, work internationally, and develop your own career. The business operates with hybrid working; at least 3 days per week required in their central London office.DescriptionAs a Design Manager in this client side role you will: Support the acquisition team with site acquisition due diligence to ensure viability of future sitesDevelop designs for refurbishment and reconfiguration projects to deliver quality spaces and optimise capacity where possibleWork with local teams and school leadership teams for expansion and/or refurbishment projects to ensure space upgrades are functional and will delivery quality educational environmentsPrepare design briefs for new build projects and appoint local architecture teams to deliver designs which you ..... full job details .....