Interior Design Manager

Berkeley Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Discount platform

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group in London seeks an experienced Interior Design Manager to lead interiors across landmark residential and mixed‑use developments. You’ll shape customer experience from concept through delivery, working with cross‑functional teams to balance design, commerciality and quality.

Based in Battersea with travel to sites across London, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire, the role offers autonomy to develop design standards, mentor junior staff and drive sustainability and craft in high‑end spaces.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading interior design across residential/mixed-use projects.
• Strong design detailing, FF&E procurement and construction delivery.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, programmes and multi-project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of interior design across multiple developments.
• Develop design concepts, material palettes and detailed schemes.
• Coordinate consultants, suppliers and project teams to deliver on time and budget.
• Maintain design intent through site inspections and reviews.
• Mentor and develop junior team members; foster collaboration.

Skills

Interior design leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

AutoCAD/Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Interior Design Manager

Department: Design

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Battersea, London

Description

At Berkeley, we create places people are proud to call home. Renowned for delivering some of London's most prestigious residential developments, we combine exceptional design, quality craftsmanship and a long-term commitment to creating sustainable communities.

We're looking for an experienced Interior Design Manager to join our Design team and play a leading role in shaping the customer experience across a portfolio of landmark developments. This is an opportunity to influence every stage of the design journey, from early concept creation through to project delivery, bringing beautifully considered interiors to life within some of the capital's most sought-after residential destinations.

You'll work alongside talented colleagues across Development, Technical, Commercial, Construction, Sales and Marketing, ensuring every design decision balances creativity, commerciality and customer appeal. For an ambitious design professional with experience in prime residential, luxury hospitality or high-end mixed‑use developments, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact and continue developing your career within one of the UK's leading property developers.

What you'll be doing

• Take ownership of interior design across multiple residential and mixed‑use developments.
• Develop design concepts, material palettes, FF&E selections and detailed schemes that reflect the aspirations of our customers and the character of each development.
• Challenge, refine and enhance design proposals to ensure they are distinctive, deliverable and commercially successful.

• Manage the design process from feasibility through to installation, handover and post‑completion review.
• Coordinate consultants, suppliers and project teams to deliver against programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Support key project milestones, including sales launches, marketing suites and show home delivery.

• Maintain design intent through regular site inspections, design reviews and stakeholder collaboration.
• Review materials, finishes, mock‑ups and installations to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
• Resolve design challenges and provide practical solutions that support project success.

• Work closely with internal teams, design consultants and supply chain partners to drive collaboration and innovation.
• Develop strong supplier relationships and identify opportunities to enhance quality, value and sustainability.
• Contribute to the evolution of design standards and best practice across the business.

• Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing expertise and helping to build future design talent.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and design excellence.

This role will be based in Battersea however, travel to development sites in London, Surrey, Kent & Hampshire is required.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience delivering high‑quality residential, mixed‑use, hospitality or luxury interior design projects from concept through to completion.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or a related discipline, with strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent understanding of interior design detailing, specifications, FF&E procurement and construction delivery, alongside a sound knowledge of Building Regulations, Building Safety requirements, accessibility standards and fire safety principles.
• Strong commercial and project management capability, with experience managing budgets, procurement activities, value engineering and multiple projects within a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate consultants, contractors, suppliers and internal stakeholders, building effective relationships to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation, organisational and stakeholder management skills, able to influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members, fostering a positive, high‑performing and collaborative team culture.
• Creative, proactive and customer‑focused, with a passion for design excellence, sustainability and creating exceptional homes and spaces.

Why join us?

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full‑time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Internal applicants: If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.