Join an Ambitious Developer Delivering Landmark Projects...
Grõ Careers is proud to be working closely with a leading developer to help identify and appoint a qualified Architect that is ready to move into a Design Manager role in order to oversee the design and planning strategy for major residential and mixed-use developments.
If you are an Architect with a strong track record of unlocking site potential, overcoming planning challenges, and delivering large-scale, high-value developments, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.
This developer is not a 'run of the mill' housebuilder... they are true opportunists in real estate, always seeking new ways to maximise land value, innovate, and create high-quality developments that benefit local communities.
They are actively working on prime sites across the UK, with projects spanning:
* Refurbishments & listed building conversions
* DfMA & off-site modular construction
With a growing pipeline of £50m - £200m+ projects, they are expanding their team, starting with this strategic Design Manager hire...
Why This Role Stands Out...
* Lead the design vision for large-scale developments from feasibility through to planning (RIBA Stages 0-3)
* Work directly with top tier Development Managers that actively acquire land and deliver high-value projects
* Be at the forefront of planning negotiations & site optimisation to unlock complex opportunities
* Join a company on course for a major growth trajectory, with further strategic hires planned throughout this year.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and oversee feasibility studies & concept designs to maximise site potential
* Lead planning applications & LPA negotiations, overcoming complex planning challenges
* Optimise designs for commercial viability, buildability & cost efficiency
* Collaborate with in-house & external teams to refine and enhance project outcomes
What’s on Offer...
* Competitive salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (with flexibility)
* Exciting career growth: Work with a fast-growing developer
* Work-life balance: Office-based role with no expectation to take work home
This is Your Chance to Step Into a Developer-Side Role...
Move away from the constraints of traditional architecture and join a developer shaping the future of UK projects at scale.
If you have a strong architectural background and thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment, we want to hear from you.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Project Management
Industries
* Architecture and Planning
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