Design Manager

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in London seeks an experienced architectural professional to coordinate multiple projects, including residential developments and hotel planning. Candidates should have a robust architectural background and experience with UK residential or commercial projects. The role offers opportunities for career growth and direct exposure to high-quality projects.

Benefits

On-site parking

Collaborative team culture

Growth opportunities within the business

Direct exposure to senior decision-makers

Qualifications

• Strong delivery knowledge in architecture or technical fields.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Experience in managing design and technical information.

Responsibilities

• Support the Design Lead in project delivery and consultant coordination.
• Manage incoming design and technical information.
• Review drawings and specifications for client alignment.
• Liaise between teams and track project progress.
• Oversee project programmes and flag risks or delays.

Skills

Architecture or technical background

Working on UK residential or commercial projects

Understanding of listed buildings and heritage constraints

Reading drawings and specifications

Excellent organisational skills

Experience in property or developer-side coordination

Job description

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 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 [e-mail] to be considered or apply.