Senior Design Manager - Architecture Job in Farringdon, London - DOE

Job SummarySenior Design Manager Job Farringdon is a senior architecture opportunity focused on complex data centre developments. The role provides hybrid working while leading major architectural projects across data centre, high-tech and industrial sectors. You will combine strategic design direction, client liaison and multidisciplinary team coordination throughout complex project delivery.The position requires leadership across planning, programme delivery, technical coordination and overall architectural design quality. Senior Design Manager Job Farringdon requires strong experience managing demanding projects involving consultants, contractors and project stakeholders. You will mentor project teams while allocating resources effectively across several active architectural commissions.The position provides responsibility for influencing delivery strategies and maintaining consistent design standards across complex developments. Revit experience would be advantageous for the position but is not considered an essential requirement. This opportunity suits an established design management professional seeking greater leadership responsibility within major architectural projects.About the CompanyThis established architectural practice delivers major projects across data centre, high-tech and industrial sectors. Its project teams coordinate complex architectural developments requiring strong technical, design and programme management. The successful candidate will operate within a multidisciplinary environment involving clients, consultants, contractors and internal architectural teams.The position provides responsibility across major commissions while supporting wider project teams and maintaining consistent delivery standards. Projects require structured coordination, strategic direction and clear communication throughout each stage of development. The role is based in Farringdon, London and includes flexible and hybrid working options.Role & ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of complex architectural projects from initial design stages through to successful completionProvide strategic direction across project planning, programme delivery, coordination and wider design management activitiesManage client liaison while maintaining clear communication throughout the design and project delivery processCoordinate multidisciplinary teams including clients, consultants and contractors across complex architectural development programmesMentor project teams while providing leadership, guidance and support across demanding project delivery requirementsManage resources across multiple commissions to maintain appropriate project coverage and effective team allocationDrive consistent design quality and delivery standards throughout data centre, high-tech and industrial projectsInfluence project delivery strategies while maintaining effective coordination between architectural and multidisciplinary project requirementsSkills & Experience RequiredSenior-level leadership experience within design management and the delivery of complex architectural development projectsProven ability to coordinate effectively across clients, consultants and contractors throughout demanding project programmesExperience mentoring architectural project teams and providing clear leadership across multiple active project commissionsStrong resource management experience with responsibility for allocating team capacity across competing project requirementsDemonstrable experience providing strategic direction across planning, programme delivery and multidisciplinary design coordinationExperience leading major architectural projects within data centre, high-tech or industrial project environmentsStrong client liaison skills with the ability to communicate project requirements clearly across multidisciplinary teamsRevit experience would be advantageous for supporting project coordination but is not essential for this positionSalary & BenefitsSalary: DOEInternational travel opportunitiesFully funded CPD training and study supportProfessional subscription fees paid in full including RIAI, RIBA and CIATFlexible and hybrid working optionsActive social clubWho Is This Role Ideal For?This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Design Manager with established architectural project leadership experience. You will be comfortable directing multidisciplinary teams and coordinating effectively with clients, consultants and contractors. The position suits someone experienced in mentoring teams while balancing resources across several demanding project commissions.Candidates should be confident influencing delivery strategies and maintaining strong design standards across technically complex developments. Experience involving data centres, high-tech or industrial projects will align particularly well with the project focus. Senior Design Manager Job Farringdon also suits candidates seeking hybrid working and responsibility across major architectural projects.About Hunter DunningHunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market.We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles. We offer informed and confidential discussions for both clients and candidates and welcome conversations about this opportunity and your wider career plans within the built environment.ApplyIf you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time.We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies. In accordance with GDPR, by applying for this position you give us your consent to process your data in-line with our Privacy and Data Protection Policies which can be read on the privacy policy page on our website.ReferralDid you know we run a referral scheme? We pay a 1000 referral bonus if you introduce us to anyone who we then successfully place into a new job role. Just send us their information and we’ll do the rest.Terms: A candidate is deemed to have been successfully placed once they have started a new job as a result of an introduction made by Hunter Dunning and when they’ve successfully completed the probation period. See website for full terms & conditions.Senior Design Manager job in Farringdon – Your Property Recruitment Specialists ( Job Ref:1359620) #LI-HybridSearch the Hunter Dunning website for more vacancies: Follow us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/hunter-dunning-ltd