Project Design Manager

Cheval Collection Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted stays at Cheval for staff

Health and wellbeing support

Career coaching and progression

Learning and development opportunities

Season Ticket Loan

Discounted stays at Cheval for friends

Pension contributions

Job summary

Cheval Collection Ltd. is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Design Manager to join the Technical Services team.

With 12 luxury properties across London and Dubai and more in development, you will manage multiple design and development projects, ensuring quality, budgets, programmes and brand guidelines are met. The role offers hybrid working with travel to properties, including international locations.

Qualifications

• Formal design or technical qualification, preferably a Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Minimum three years post-qualification experience within a design consultancy, hospitality design practice or comparable hotel/hospitality environment.
• Ability to demonstrate involvement in design projects from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development of project briefs including scope, requirements, budgets and delivery.
• Support procurement by sourcing, tendering and evaluating consultants, contractors and suppliers.
• Review design proposals, drawings, specifications and material selection.
• Liaise with operational teams to communicate project scope, programme information and operational impact.
• Identify, manage and mitigate project risks to minimise disruption and support successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Job description

Following our recent brand relaunch and with ambitious growth plans, Cheval is seeking a qualified and experienced Project Design Manager to join our Technical Services team.

With 12 luxury properties across London and Dubai, and five more in development across Dubai, Saudi Arabia and Glasgow, we are looking for a confident and passionate professional with experience managing multiple projects to help shape the next stage of our growth.

The Project Design Manager will support the delivery of design, refurbishment, and development projects across our portfolio, ensuring that quality standards, budgets, programmes, and brand guidelines are consistently achieved.

Reporting directly to the Chief Technical Services Officer, the Project Design Manager will collaborate with operational teams, senior management, consultants, contractors, and third-party property owners giving professional support and advice on all design matters. Overseeing a diverse range of projects, from furniture, fixtures and equipment replacements and refurbishment programmes through to major renovations and new-build developments.

The role will be based at our Cheval Global Office, with opportunities for hybrid working and travel to properties within and outside London, including international locations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and commercially minded, design specialist to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing international luxury hospitality brand

As Project Design Manager, some of your duties will include…………

• Assisting with the development of project briefs including scope, requirements, budgets and delivery
• Supporting the procurement process by sourcing, tendering and evaluating consultants, contractors and suppliers
• Reviewing and commenting on design proposals, drawings, specifications and material selection
• Liaising with operational teams to communicate project scope, programme information and operational impact
• Proactively identifying, managing and mitigating project risks and issues to minimise disruption and support successful project delivery

We would love to hear from you if ………..

• A formal design or technical qualification, preferably a Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Have at least three years’ post-qualification experience within a design consultancy, hospitality design practice or comparable hotel/hospitality environment.
• Are able to demonstrate involvement in design projects from concept to completion
• Possess strong communication skills at all levels with the ability to present information to directors and owners

In return we can offer you………..

• A competitive salary
• Performance incentive scheme
• 22 days annual leave plus public holidays (increases with every year of service up to year 5)
• Additional day off to celebrate birthday (or employment anniversary)
• An inclusive and supportive working environment
• Life Assurance
• Season Ticket Loan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career coaching and progression
• Health and wellbeing support
• Discounted stays at Cheval for colleagues, friends and family
• Discounted stays at properties within the GHA portfolio
• Contribution to personal pension (after 3 months)
• And many more benefits!

Everyone’s experience when applying for a job is different, and what matters most to us is that our recruitment process is a positive and accessible experience for everyone. If you would like more information about the role or the recruitment process, or if you need us to make any adjustments, please get in touch with a member of our People and Culture team at [e-mail].

Helpful to know…………

This role is based at Cheval Global Office, London SW7 with opportunity for hybrid working.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you’re eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid UK work permit or visa.

Due to the nature of our business a basic disclosure (DBS Check) may be requested in the event of a position being offered.