Design Manager

We have a new opportunity for a Design Manager to join 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, this role offers the chance to act as the eyes and ears of the business on the ground — supporting the London office with technical coordination, consultant liaison, and design delivery across an exciting range of projects. This is an ideal next step for a technically strong architectural professional or coordinator ready to step client-side. You’ll be working across listed buildings, new-build residential schemes, and a planned hotel development - all 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 to be considered or apply.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 9/14/2025