Senior Interior Design Manager

About Us

At London Square, our success isn’t just about numbers – it’s about people, place and purpose. As a fast‑growing developer focused on London, our mission is simple: to create places that reflect the capital at its best – dynamic, diverse and full of life. Over the past two years, we’ve brought more than £2bn of capital into London living – and we’re only getting started. We are part of Aldar, the UAE’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Together, we are committed to creating world‑class developments, anchored in high quality design, sustainability, and outstanding customer service.

About the Role & Team

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Interior Design Manager to lead the design and delivery of exceptional show homes, marketing suites, and interior specifications for our portfolio, spanning regeneration to high‑value, prime central developments across London. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in interior design and architecture, combined with the commercial acumen to manage budgets, uphold brand standards, and deliver projects on time and within budget. This role acts as the brand and quality gatekeeper, ensuring every customer‑facing space reflects our company’s vision, style, and reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage interior specifications for high‑value homes, ensuring market competitiveness, customer appeal, and alignment with brand positioning.
• Incorporate architectural principles into design decisions to ensure functionality, compliance, and aesthetic excellence.
• Provide creative briefs and direction to external interior designers for show homes, marketing suites and amenity spaces that bring the brand and product vision to life.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and branding teams to ensure consistency and emotional resonance with prospective buyers.
• Oversee the full design process from concept through to installation, ensuring projects are delivered to agreed programmes and quality standards.
• Manage the tendering process, review proposals, and negotiate with suppliers and contractors.
• Monitor progress, identify risks to timelines and budgets, and implement solutions promptly.
• Prepare, manage, and track budgets for interior design projects, ensuring maximum value.
• Identify and deliver cost efficiencies through sourcing, procurement, and value engineering.
• Work closely and collaborate with Sales & Marketing, Technical, Buying, and Construction teams to ensure seamless delivery and alignment across all project stages.
• Attend site meetings to coordinate installation schedules and address design‑related queries.
• Ensure all design work aligns with company brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Act as a design ambassador, championing excellence in every customer touchpoint.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in residential interior design, ideally within the new homes or property development sector.
• Strong understanding of architectural drawings, spatial planning, and building regulations.
• Track record of delivering high‑end show homes and marketing suites to strict deadlines.
• Commercial awareness with strong budget management skills.
• Excellent supplier management, negotiation, and contract administration experience.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident communicator with strong presentation skills.
• Highly creative with a meticulous eye for detail.
• Proactive problem solver with the ability to anticipate and mitigate risks.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package, car allowance discretionary bonus.
• Private Medical.
• Group Pension Scheme and Life Insurance.
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays including a holiday trading scheme and long service days.
• Dental Cover.
• Bupa Employee Assistance.
• Virtual GP Service.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles.
• Cycle to Work.
• Gym Membership corporate discounts.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Perkpal (shopping discounts).
• Tech Scheme.
• Payroll Giving.
• Free onsite gym (head office).
• Free breakfast & lunch (head office).

Our Commitment

Our success is driven by our people. We’re an energetic, entrepreneurial business where ideas are backed, responsibility comes early, and everyone plays a part in shaping what we build and how we work. As we grow, we’re looking for talented people who want to help make London a better place to live and who want to grow with us.

London Square are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. If you require support as part of your application or require more information please email careers@londonsquare.co.uk.

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