Architect - Design manager

COREcruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is recruiting for an Architect / Design Manager to lead design delivery on exceptional London residential schemes. You will shape briefs, manage external design teams, and ensure design integrity from concept to completion, with travel to sites as required.

The role requires Part 3 qualification, 8+ years of experience in high-end residential or mixed-use development, and strong technical knowledge, including detailing and regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Architect with Part 3 status and post-qualification experience.
• Proven track record delivering high-end residential projects.
• Experience across all RIBA stages from concept to completion.
• Strong detailing, specification knowledge and current regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and define project briefs aligning with quality, programme and budget.
• Protect design intent through all stages and coordinate external consultants.
• Review and enhance design proposals with strong spatial planning and detailing.
• Collaborate with operations, sales, marketing and commercial teams.
• Oversee design delivery on site to meet required standards.
• Support feasibility studies and early design strategies.

Skills

Architect Part 3

High-end residential delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Revit proficiency

Education

RIBA Part 3

Tools

Revit

Adobe Suite

Job description

The Role: Architect / Design Manager

Sector – Construction - Super-Prime Residential

Location: London with project travel

Salary: £60,000 to £70,000pa DOE

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a leading developer delivering some of London’s most prestigious super-prime residential schemes.

Working within an integrated, design-led environment, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering high-end residential projects, ensuring design intent is protected from concept through to completion. This position offers genuine ownership, exposure to best-in-class developments, and the chance to contribute to creating some of the most desirable homes in the market.

The Role

• Support the development and definition of project briefs, ensuring alignment with quality, programme and budget
• Act as a custodian of design intent throughout all project stages
• Manage and coordinate external architects, consultants and design teams
• Review and enhance design proposals, adding value through strong spatial planning and detailing
• Collaborate with internal teams including operations, sales, marketing and commercial
• Oversee design delivery on-site, ensuring execution meets the required standard
• Produce and support feasibility studies and early-stage design strategies
• Contribute to design problem-solving and continuous improvement across projects

About You

• Qualified Architect (Part 3) with post-qualification experience
• Proven track record delivering high-end residential projects
• Experience across all RIBA stages, from concept through to completion
• Strong technical knowledge including detailing, specifications and current regulations
• Experience producing design packages including NBS/specification documentation
• Confident managing consultants and external teams
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence and problem solve
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and commercially aware
• Proficient in Revit and Adobe Suite (preferred)

Experience & Skills

• Around 8+ years’ industry experience within high-end residential or mixed-use development
• Strong understanding of project programmes, deliverables and construction processes
• Knowledge of contracts, appointments and consultant management
• Excellent design, spatial planning and coordination capability
• Ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively across teams

This role will suit a design-led professional with excellent technical abilities, who takes pride in delivery quality, thrives in a collaborative environment and is motivated by working on best-in-class residential developments.

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.