Design Manager - #1751559
Cobalt Recruitment
About the Role
A well-established and design-focused house builder is seeking an experienced and detail-driven Design Manager to join their growing team. With a strong pipeline of residential developments, this is an exceptional opportunity to lead on place-making, architectural quality, and design coordination from inception through delivery.
Working across a range of projects throughout the Midlands, you'll bridge architectural intent with build-ability and play a critical role in the design integrity of these developments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design input across the life cycle of residential developments, from feasibility to site delivery.
- Working up planning packs - drawing elevations and floor plans
- Review and coordinate design information with consultants, planners, and technical teams.
- Ensure compliance with planning policies, technical standards, and design vision.
- Represent the business at design team meetings, planning reviews, and public consultations.
- Influence design strategies and frameworks for large-scale housing and mixed-use sites.
About You:
We're looking for someone who:
- Experience in layout design on residential schemes
- Experienced in AutoCAD, Sketchup and Photoshop
- Has a background in architecture, ideally working on residential master plans, low-to mid-rise housing, and regeneration projects.
- Brings excellent knowledge of UK planning, design codes, and Building Regs.
- Has experience working client-side or in close collaboration with developers/house builders.
- Is confident in managing consultants and leading the design process across multiple sites.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
What's on Offer:
- £50,000-£65,000 base salary
- £6,000 car allowance
- Generous bonus
- 1 day working from home
- 4 days in the office or split between office and site visits
- Collaborative, design-conscious working culture
- Long-term progression opportunities
How to Apply
If you're ready to lead high-impact residential design and step into a commercially-aware Design Manager role, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV to ******@cobaltrecruitment.com
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