Design Manager
Posted 1 day 10 hours ago by Fawkes & Reece
Permanent
Full Time
Design Jobs
Kent, Bromley, United Kingdom, BR1 1
Job Description
Reference: JM02_
Posted: October 13, 2025
An established housebuilder is seeking a Design Manager to join their growing team, delivering beautifully designed residential developments ranging from 30 to 500 homes. This is a great opportunity for a passionate, detail-focused individual to lead design work from feasibility through planning and handover.
Key Responsibilities- Lead site feasibilities and develop high-quality design proposals
- Collaborate with Land, Planning, Technical and Commercial teams
- Produce bespoke elevations using standard house types and local context
- Coordinate with consultants and manage stakeholder presentations
- Prepare material schedules and ensure smooth handovers to Technical
- 4+ years' experience in residential design (housebuilding preferred)
- RIBA Part 2 or equivalent architectural qualification
- Strong knowledge of UK design guidance, regs and planning process
- Skilled in AutoCAD, SketchUp and Adobe Suite
- Organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing design stages independently
- Competitive salary + annual bonus
- Car allowance / EV salary sacrifice scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Pension + death in service