Design Manager in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire

Design Manager

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.