Senior Design Manager
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £90,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 July 2025 |
| Location: | Dartford, Kent |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Robert Hurst Group Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PCRHL |
Summary
About the Company
Our client is a leading construction and project management firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial developments. They are recognized for delivering exceptional quality through innovative design, meticulous planning, and strong collaboration with industry-leading architects and designers. Their projects set new standards in luxury and precision.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design process across multiple high-profile projects. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in high-end residential and commercial design management, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of aesthetics, functionality, and feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full design process from concept to completion, aligning with client vision and project goals.
Coordinate closely with clients, architects, interior designers, and consultants to integrate design intent with construction feasibility.
Oversee design integrity throughout project execution while managing timelines, budgets, and buildability.
Review and approve design packages, specifications, and materials to meet industry-leading quality standards.
Ensure compliance with planning regulations, building codes, and sustainability standards.
Identify design risks early and develop solutions to maintain project quality and efficiency.
Mentor and lead internal and external design teams, fostering innovation and excellence.
Requirements
5+ years of design management experience in high-end residential or commercial construction.
Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Extensive knowledge of design principles, construction methods, materials, and industry trends.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, or similar software.
Professional accreditation such as RIBA, ARB, or equivalent preferred.
Why Join?
Work on prestigious, design-led luxury projects
Collaborate with world-class architects, designers, and construction professionals
Competitive salary with career development opportunities
Dynamic, creative, and supportive work environment
Our client is a leading construction and project management firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial developments. They are recognized for delivering exceptional quality through innovative design, meticulous planning, and strong collaboration with industry-leading architects and designers. Their projects set new standards in luxury and precision.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design process across multiple high-profile projects. This role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in high-end residential and commercial design management, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of aesthetics, functionality, and feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full design process from concept to completion, aligning with client vision and project goals.
Coordinate closely with clients, architects, interior designers, and consultants to integrate design intent with construction feasibility.
Oversee design integrity throughout project execution while managing timelines, budgets, and buildability.
Review and approve design packages, specifications, and materials to meet industry-leading quality standards.
Ensure compliance with planning regulations, building codes, and sustainability standards.
Identify design risks early and develop solutions to maintain project quality and efficiency.
Mentor and lead internal and external design teams, fostering innovation and excellence.
Requirements
5+ years of design management experience in high-end residential or commercial construction.
Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or related field.
Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Extensive knowledge of design principles, construction methods, materials, and industry trends.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Procore, or similar software.
Professional accreditation such as RIBA, ARB, or equivalent preferred.
Why Join?
Work on prestigious, design-led luxury projects
Collaborate with world-class architects, designers, and construction professionals
Competitive salary with career development opportunities
Dynamic, creative, and supportive work environment