Design Manager
CV-LibraryHenley-on-Thames, OxfordshirepermanentPosted: 4 November 2026
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Location: Henley-on-Thames
Salary: £70,000–£85,000 + Package
Position: Permanent
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a high-end property developer, working on an exceptional portfolio of ultra-high-end residential projects for high-net-worth clients.
The role will be based on a prestigious project in Henley-on-Thames, involving the refurbishment of a substantial country house, alongside the construction of new leisure facilities, outbuildings and associated site-wide infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex, high-specification development where attention to detail, design quality and effective coordination are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage the design coordination process throughout the project lifecycle.
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Maintain close working relationships with the client team, consultants, architects and specialist contractors.
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Organise and coordinate design reviews with specialist contractors and key project stakeholders.
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Oversee the integration of architectural, structural and building services design information.
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Ensure design information is coordinated, accurate and issued in line with the project programme.
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Identify and resolve design clashes, technical issues and potential programme risks.
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Work closely with the construction team to ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.
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Monitor design progress, manage technical queries and ensure timely responses to site requirements.
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Maintain the highest standards of design quality and attention to detail expected on ultra-high-end residential developments.
Requirements
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Proven experience working as a Design Manager within the construction or property development sector.
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Strong background in new-build and refurbishment projects.
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Experience delivering high-end residential or luxury developments would be highly advantageous.
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Demonstrable ability to coordinate complex designs across multiple disciplines and specialist contractors.
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Strong technical knowledge, with a focus on buildability, design quality and programme coordination.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and senior project teams.
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Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities.
What's on Offer?
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Permanent opportunity with an established high-end developer.
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Salary of £70,000–£85,000, depending on experience.
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Additional benefits package.
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Involvement in a prestigious, high-specification country house development in Henley-on-Thames.
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Opportunity to work on distinctive projects for high-net-worth clients
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Salary: £70,000–£85,000 + Package
Position: Permanent
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a high-end property developer, working on an exceptional portfolio of ultra-high-end residential projects for high-net-worth clients.
The role will be based on a prestigious project in Henley-on-Thames, involving the refurbishment of a substantial country house, alongside the construction of new leisure facilities, outbuildings and associated site-wide infrastructure.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in delivering a complex, high-specification development where attention to detail, design quality and effective coordination are paramount.
Key Responsibilities
*
Lead and manage the design coordination process throughout the project lifecycle.
*
Maintain close working relationships with the client team, consultants, architects and specialist contractors.
*
Organise and coordinate design reviews with specialist contractors and key project stakeholders.
*
Oversee the integration of architectural, structural and building services design information.
*
Ensure design information is coordinated, accurate and issued in line with the project programme.
*
Identify and resolve design clashes, technical issues and potential programme risks.
*
Work closely with the construction team to ensure designs are practical, buildable and aligned with project requirements.
*
Monitor design progress, manage technical queries and ensure timely responses to site requirements.
*
Maintain the highest standards of design quality and attention to detail expected on ultra-high-end residential developments.
Requirements
*
Proven experience working as a Design Manager within the construction or property development sector.
*
Strong background in new-build and refurbishment projects.
*
Experience delivering high-end residential or luxury developments would be highly advantageous.
*
Demonstrable ability to coordinate complex designs across multiple disciplines and specialist contractors.
*
Strong technical knowledge, with a focus on buildability, design quality and programme coordination.
*
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to liaise directly with clients and senior project teams.
*
Highly organised, proactive and capable of managing competing priorities.
What's on Offer?
*
Permanent opportunity with an established high-end developer.
*
Salary of £70,000–£85,000, depending on experience.
*
Additional benefits package.
*
Involvement in a prestigious, high-specification country house development in Henley-on-Thames.
*
Opportunity to work on distinctive projects for high-net-worth clients