Design Director

Blayze Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative real estate property development company is on the lookout for a Design Director to lead their UK Development portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will oversee projects throughout the development lifecycle, from early concept to technical design, ensuring that design strategies align with sustainable excellence and operational performance. Your expertise in managing complex, large-scale residential developments will be crucial as you collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive impactful design solutions. If you are passionate about shaping the future of urban living and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Senior Design Management professional with extensive experience in real estate property development.
• Strong understanding of UK Planning policy and technical design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects across the full development lifecycle from RIBA stages 1-7.
• Lead design strategy and ensure benchmarks for design and operational performance are met.

Skills

Design Management

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Decision-Making

Architecture Knowledge

Education

Degree in Architecture or Design Management

Job description

Job Title: Design Director - Client Side Property Developer, London

A Real Estate Property Development & Investment company is seeking a Design Director to provide strategic leadership and responsibility for their UK Development portfolio and flagship schemes.

You will be responsible for managing projects across the full development lifecycle from RIBA stages 1-7, including early concept, feasibility, post-planning, and technical design.

Lead and collaborate with senior internal and external stakeholders to drive design strategy, ensuring benchmarks for design, sustainable excellence, and operational performance are met.

Candidate Attributes and Experience:

• Senior Design Management professional; Design Director or Senior Design Manager
• Background in architecture (technical) or design management within real estate property development
• Experience in delivering complex, large-scale, mixed-use high-rise residential developments
• Knowledge of delivering BTR, PBSA, Co-living asset classes through development cycle
• Understanding of UK Planning policy, Technical Design, Gateway 1 & 2 strategies, construction, and technical design coordination
• Strong stakeholder management and commercial decision-making skills

Interested candidates should forward their CV to [e-mail] or call 07525126566 for more information.