Job Title - Design Manager - Client Side
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £70,000 + Benefits Package
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Residential | Commercial | Hospitality | Mixed-Use
The Opportunity
Cobalt Recruitment is working with a leading international property developer to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support a landmark mixed-use redevelopment in Central London.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Architect, Senior Architect or Design Manager looking to move into a client-side role with an established developer delivering high-quality projects across Europe.
The successful candidate will help shape a major multi-building redevelopment, currently at early concept design stage. The project will incorporate residential, student accommodation, hospitality, commercial and retail spaces, with a strong focus on sustainability, placemaking and end-user experience.
This position offers the opportunity to influence how buildings are designed and developed, ensuring they meet the needs of occupiers, operators and investors.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Living and Commercial, you will work closely with development, design, leasing, marketing and commercial teams to help define the design strategy across multiple buildings.
Unlike a traditional technical design management role, this position focuses on how design creates value , ensuring layouts, specifications, amenities and building features align with market demand and commercial objectives.
You will undertake market research, benchmark comparable developments, review design proposals and translate commercial requirements into clear design briefs.
The role primarily focuses on early development stages, from acquisition through to construction, with involvement throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Research competitor developments, market trends and design precedents to inform project strategy.
Analyse how design decisions influence rental values, occupier demand and commercial performance.
Help define building specifications, amenities, layouts and design features.
Work with cost teams to assess desig...
Design Manager - Client Side employer: Cobalt Recruitment. Careers
Join a vibrant and people-focused property brand as an Assistant Facilities Manager, where you'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a newly-created role. With a strong emphasis on employee development, this company invests in its teams, offering hands-on experience across a diverse portfolio in Essex and East London. Enjoy a dynamic work culture that values variety and collaboration, making every day an exciting opportunity for professional growth.
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