Location: Dartford

Duration: Permanent Position

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £75,000

About the Company:

Our client is a leading construction and project management firm specializing in high-end residential and commercial developments. They are recognized for delivering exceptional quality through innovative design, meticulous planning, and strong collaboration with industry-leading architects and designers. Their projects set new standards in luxury and precision.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the design process across multiple high-profile projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in high-end residential and commercial design management, ensuring projects achieve the highest standards of aesthetics, functionality, and feasibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Oversee and manage the full design process, from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with the client’s vision and project goals.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Work closely with clients, architects, interior designers, and consultants to integrate design intent with construction feasibility.
• Project Oversight: Ensure design integrity is maintained throughout project execution while balancing timelines, budgets, and buildability.
• Quality Control: Review and approve design packages, specifications, and materials to meet the highest industry standards.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all designs adhere to planning regulations, building codes, and sustainability standards.
• Problem-Solving & Risk Management: Identify design risks early and develop solutions to maintain project efficiency and quality.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Guide and support internal and external design teams, fostering innovation and excellence.

Requirements:

• Experience: 8+ years in design management within high-end residential or commercial construction.
• Education: Degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Skills: Strong leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge: Extensive understanding of design principles, construction methodologies, materials, and industry trends.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in design and project management software such as AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and Procore.
• Certifications: RIBA, ARB, or equivalent professional accreditation (preferred).
• Why Join Our Client?
• Work on prestigious, design-led luxury projects.
• Collaborate with world-class architects, designers, and construction professionals.
• Competitive salary with career advancement opportunities.
• A dynamic, creative, and supportive work environment.

Contact:

For more information, call Mike Pilgrim at +44 (0)1256 817878. To apply for this vacancy, send your CV to Mike Pilgrim at mpilgrim@roberthurstltd.co.uk or complete the application form below, and we will contact you.