Job Title - Lead Design Manager - Major Mixed-Use Development
Location: Central London
Salary: Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits Package
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Commercial | Residential | Mixed-Use | Major Retrofit
The Opportunity
Cobalt Recruitment is working with a leading international property developer to appoint an experienced Lead Design Manager to play a key role in delivering a landmark mixed-use redevelopment in Central London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established developer with an impressive track record of delivering high-quality commercial and mixed-use developments across Europe.
The successful candidate will lead the technical design development of a major 2.5-acre, multi-building redevelopment, currently at early concept design stage.
The project involves the transformation and reuse of existing buildings, alongside commercial, residential and mixed-use spaces, with a strong focus on sustainability, design efficiency and technical excellence.
This is a senior client-side position offering significant responsibility and the opportunity to influence the technical direction of a major London development.
The Role
Reporting to the Head of Living and Commercial, you will lead technical design development across multiple buildings, ensuring designs are fully coordinated, technically compliant, commercially viable and deliverable.
Working with internal development teams, architects, engineers, consultants and contractors, you will oversee design from early concept through procurement, construction and completion.
The position requires someone with strong technical expertise, leadership skills, commercial awareness and a comprehensive understanding of the development process.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical design development across a major mixed-use, retrofit-led redevelopment.
Manage multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, structural engineers and MEP consultants.
Oversee RIBA Stages 1-3, identifying and mitigating technical risks.
Manage design briefs, consultant appointments, scopes of works and programmes.
Lead technical strategies covering structural reuse, façades,...
Lead Design Manager - Major Mixed-Use Development 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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