Interior Design Manager

Berkeley Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Lifestyle benefits platform access

Berkeley Foundation volunteer day

Private pension plan

Group life assurance

Job summary

Berkeley Group Plc is seeking an experienced Interior Design Manager to lead the interior design strategy across multiple prime residential and mixed-use developments in London. You will shape customer experiences, guide FF&E choices, and ensure design deliverables meet high standards from concept through to delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a collaborative approach with Development, Technical, Commercial, Construction, Sales and Marketing teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering high-end residential/mixed-use interior design projects from concept through to completion.
• Proven ability to lead design across multiple developments and coordinate consultants and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of FF&E procurement, detailing, and construction delivery with regulatory awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead exceptional interior design across multiple residential and mixed-use developments.
• Develop design concepts, palettes, FF&E selections and detailed schemes reflecting customer aspirations.
• Drive projects from concept to completion and manage feasibility through installation and handover.
• Coordinate consultants, suppliers and project teams to meet programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Mentor junior designers and foster collaboration to build design talent.

Skills

Interior design

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Building Regulations

Sustainability

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

At Berkeley, we create places people are proud to call home.

Making sure you fit the guidelines as an applicant for this role is essential, please read the below carefully.

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

• Lead exceptional design
• 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.
• Drive projects from concept to completion
• 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.
• Champion quality throughout 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.
• Build strong partnerships
• 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.
• Support and inspire others
• 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.

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.

DepartmentDesignEmployment TypePermanentWorkplace typeOnsite