Senior Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager

Location: London

We are currently working with a rapidly expanding, London-based group dedicated to creating high-end family members' clubs and nurseries, who are seeking to make a Design Manager appointment to lead the design process for their upcoming projects.

The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Manager to lead the design process and management throughout the full project lifecycle. This is a crucial client-side role where you will be responsible for taking projects from early concept stages through to completion.

Project values for our developments typically range from £5m to £15m. While the business has previously self-built, they are moving towards the appointment of a Main Contractor for the construction of future facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process for new club and nursery developments, from initial concept through to detailed design and construction.
• Develop comprehensive design briefs, ensuring alignment with brand vision, operational requirements, and budget constraints.
• Manage external consultants including architects, interior designers, and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee spatial planning and ensure designs prioritize functionality and the user experience for both children and adults.
• Ensure all designs comply with relevant building regulations, health and safety standards, and specific operational requirements
• Manage design budgets and timelines, ensuring efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams (operations, marketing, finance) and external stakeholders.

About You: You will be an experienced Design Manager with a proven track record in leading complex projects, ideally within the hospitality, leisure, or premium residential sectors. This role would suit somebody with previous experience managing fit out and/or refurbishment schemes.

Why Join? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a rapidly growing company with robust financial backing from one of the largest global asset management companies in the world, who currently have over $1trillion of assets under management. The role will offer a dynamic work environment and the chance to contribute significantly to the business’ ambitious expansion plans.