327 Design Management jobs in the United Kingdom

You’ve earned your Part III.

Now what?

Another year of late nights, unclear progression, and endless production?

Or a step into a role where you orchestrate the design process and shape how great work gets delivered.

The Opportunity

Join a specialist team inside one of London’s most forward-thinking studios. You’ll plan, coordinate, and steer delivery across landmark projects - keeping programmes, people, and processes aligned to the design vision.

This is a pivotal early-career move where strategy, problem-solving, and communication take centre stage - without leaving the industry you trained for.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain design programmes, milestones, and deliverable maps.
• Set up workflows, information exchange, and coordination protocols.
• Chair/co-chair meetings, capture decisions, manage action trackers and status updates.
• Produce client-facing documentation (agendas, trackers, reports, risk and change logs).
• Keep delivery aligned to design intent - flag risks early, unlock issues, drive clarity.
• Report progress to leadership and present confidently to clients and stakeholders.

Why This Is Different

• Early access to flagship projects; cultural, aviation, hospitality, masterplanning, and much more.
• A shift away from pure production toward coordination and team delivery.
• Daily interaction with industry-leading designers, clients, and consultants - a real seat at the table.
• A fast-tracked, future-proof pathway into leadership, client-side roles, or international moves.
• One of the most respected names on your CV, a balanced workload (evenings/weekends respected), and pay that reflects contribution, not just output.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Have

• 1-6 years post-Part III in a UK design-led practice.
• Exposure to large/complex, multi-stakeholder projects (UK or international).
• A strong grasp of RIBA stages, gateways, and deliverables.
• Evidence of owning or contributing to schedules, programmes, or coordination processes.
• Clear, concise communication - calm under pressure, great with clients.
• A natural organiser who spots risks early and brings structure to ambiguity.
• Nice to have: familiarity with tools like MS Project/Excel/Smartsheet/Aconex/Asite/Newforma.

Ready to shape how great design gets delivered?

Send your CV to Reece at Grõ Careers .

If you’re asking better questions about your career - and want more than the traditional path offers - this is your route to stay in the industry and step into its future.

About Grõ Careers - Selective, one-to-one support for architects moving beyond the traditional path

We specialise in helping architects transition into alternative pathways - design management, project management, client-side and consultancy. We partner selectively with values-aligned people and employers; much of our work is by recommendation. That focus lets us deliver tailored advice you won’t find elsewhere.

Both founders, Carl + Reece, work directly on every engagement, bringing 20+ years’ combined experience at the intersection of architecture and recruitment. Our approach is hands-on, detail-driven and ethics-first - fewer projects, deeper relationships, stronger results.

What you can expect

• Role-mapping and route design aligned to your strengths
• Narrative coaching for CV/portfolio and tailored interview prep
• Insight-led market guidance on timing, salary and positioning
• Discreet introductions, often to opportunities not widely advertised

If you’re a values-aligned architect ready for a strategic move, we’d love to speak.

You’ve earned your Part III.

Now what?

Another year of late nights, unclear progression, and endless production?

Or a step into a role where you orchestrate the design process and shape how great work gets delivered.

The Opportunity

Join a specialist team inside one of London’s most forward-thinking studios. You’ll plan, coordinate, and steer delivery across landmark projects - keeping programmes, people, and processes aligned to the design vision.

This is a pivotal early-career move where strategy, problem-solving, and communication take centre stage - without leaving the industry you trained for.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain design programmes, milestones, and deliverable maps.
• Set up workflows, information exchange, and coordination protocols.
• Chair/co-chair meetings, capture decisions, manage action trackers and status updates.
• Produce client-facing documentation (agendas, trackers, reports, risk and change logs).
• Keep delivery aligned to design intent - flag risks early, unlock issues, drive clarity.
• Report progress to leadership and present confidently to clients and stakeholders.

Why This Is Different

• Early access to flagship projects; cultural, aviation, hospitality, masterplanning, and much more.
• A shift away from pure production toward coordination and team delivery.
• Daily interaction with industry-leading designers, clients, and consultants - a real seat at the table.
• A fast-tracked, future-proof pathway into leadership, client-side roles, or international moves.
• One of the most respected names on your CV, a balanced workload (evenings/weekends respected), and pay that reflects contribution, not just output.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Have

• 1-6 years post-Part III in a UK design-led practice.
• Exposure to large/complex, multi-stakeholder projects (UK or international).
• A strong grasp of RIBA stages, gateways, and deliverables.
• Evidence of owning or contributing to schedules, programmes, or coordination processes.
• Clear, concise communication - calm under pressure, great with clients.
• A natural organiser who spots risks early and brings structure to ambiguity.
• Nice to have: familiarity with tools like MS Project/Excel/Smartsheet/Aconex/Asite/Newforma.

Ready to shape how great design gets delivered?

Send your CV to Reece at Grõ Careers .

If you’re asking better questions about your career - and want more than the traditional path offers - this is your route to stay in the industry and step into its future.

About Grõ Careers - Selective, one-to-one support for architects moving beyond the traditional path

We specialise in helping architects transition into alternative pathways - design management, project management, client-side and consultancy. We partner selectively with values-aligned people and employers; much of our work is by recommendation. That focus lets us deliver tailored advice you won’t find elsewhere.

Both founders, Carl + Reece, work directly on every engagement, bringing 20+ years’ combined experience at the intersection of architecture and recruitment. Our approach is hands-on, detail-driven and ethics-first - fewer projects, deeper relationships, stronger results.

What you can expect

• Role-mapping and route design aligned to your strengths
• Narrative coaching for CV/portfolio and tailored interview prep
• Insight-led market guidance on timing, salary and positioning
• Discreet introductions, often to opportunities not widely advertised

If you’re a values-aligned architect ready for a strategic move, we’d love to speak.

• Deliver the Technical team's strategy in line with company objectives
• Drive revenue growth through pipeline management and commercial performance
• Lead on process improvements, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Promote collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals

• Mentor senior staff and surveyors, setting technical and delivery standards
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and capability development across the team

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality and commercial alignment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, influencing key decisions
• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers and junior staff

• Lead client relationship management within the department
• Drive business development through market insights and proactive networking
• Represent the consultancy externally, enhancing reputation and visibility

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Use technology to deliver efficiency and better client outcomes

• Extensive experience managing large-scale project management contracts (traditional and design-and-build)
• Strong understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate and workplace strategy space
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and mentoring style
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Experience with CRM systems and workflow optimisation
• Commitment to driving DE&I and sustainability initiatives

• This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week following onboarding.

• Competitive salary up to £120,000 and tailored commission scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Annual company trips and monthly team socials
• Employee-led clubs and committees (including sports, wellbeing, and DE&I)
• Clear career progression framework with opportunity to progress to a Head of role
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Learning and development programmes with ongoing training
• Wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 6% matched pension contributions

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Management Apprenticeship Tutor to lead the design and delivery of a new Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme. This role offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum from the ground up, deliver engaging pilot courses, and play a pivotal role in building and mentoring a growing team of Professional Skills Coaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, milestones, and deliverables for the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme.

• Curriculum Design: Create, implement, and deliver a Scheme of Learning with high-quality content, ensuring all learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment.

• Assessment Development: Design robust assessment activities that enable learners to demonstrate their understanding of theory while applying practical skills and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with apprentices, employers, trainers, and organisational leaders to ensure the programme aligns with business needs and learning objectives.

• Remote Teaching: Deliver interactive, engaging online teaching sessions mapped to the Scheme of Learning.

• Business Development: Partner with the commercial team to support the successful launch and growth of the programme with both new and existing clients.

• Learner Support & Progression: Provide exceptional guidance and motivation to adult learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement of outcomes. Tailor learning journeys to individual needs, offering additional support where required.

• Line Manager Engagement: Conduct quarterly progress reviews with learners and their line managers, capturing and evidencing new skills and behaviours.

• Safeguarding: Champion safeguarding awareness among learners and adhere to all safeguarding principles and policies.

• Operational Support: Work closely with the Operations Manager to build the initial learner caseload and provide support in onboarding new team members as the provision scales.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback to enhance programme delivery, embedding best practice to ensure the apprenticeship remains innovative, impactful, and effective.

• Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on programme progress, challenges, and successes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Project Management qualification (Level 4 or above).

• Proven experience delivering the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship.

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects in professional environments.

• WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
  This is a home-based role , offering flexibility and autonomy. The position requires attendance one day per month in the Midlands for team collaboration

Insight Executive Group are delighted to be working with an award-winning consultancy who specialise in multi-discipline design and construction.

They are looking for two strategic and results-driven Project Management Directors to lead and grow their businesses. This is a senior leadership position responsible for reporting to the Executive Board, contributing to business growth, client development, and operational excellence.

Key Requirements

• Experience in taking ownership of a P&L account and driving business growth
li>Proven leadership experience in project management within the construction or infrastructure sectors.
• Track record of delivering complex projects and achieving commercial success.
• Strong strategic, operational, and client-facing skills.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in work winning and client relationship management.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Construction, Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline.
• Chartered status (e.g., APM, RICS, ICE).
• Project management certifications (e.g., PRINCE2, MSP).

Why Join them?

• Recognised as a Building Magazine Top 150 Consultant .
• Join a company that values its people – proudly Investors in People Platinum accredited .
< i>Opportunity to work in a true multi-disciplinary environment
• Work in a culture that promotes collaboration, innovation, and high performance.
• Influence the delivery of high-profile projects and play a key role in their continued growth.

If you match the above criteria and are interested in the role, please send your CV through for a discussion about the role – Many thanks.

• Deliver the Technical team's strategy in line with company objectives
• Drive revenue growth through pipeline management and commercial performance
• Lead on process improvements, reporting, and CRM adoption
• Promote collaboration across teams to achieve shared goals

• Mentor senior staff and surveyors, setting technical and delivery standards
• Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous learning
• Support succession planning and capability development across the team

• Oversee multiple projects, ensuring consistent quality and commercial alignment
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior-level clients, influencing key decisions
• Provide oversight and guidance to project managers and junior staff

• Lead client relationship management within the department
• Drive business development through market insights and proactive networking
• Represent the consultancy externally, enhancing reputation and visibility

• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and workflows
• Use technology to deliver efficiency and better client outcomes

• Extensive experience managing large-scale project management contracts (traditional and design-and-build)
• Strong understanding of client needs in the commercial real estate and workplace strategy space
• Proven track record of winning work and developing client relationships
• Leadership experience with a collaborative and mentoring style
• Strategic mindset with strong commercial acumen
• Experience with CRM systems and workflow optimisation
• Commitment to driving DE&I and sustainability initiatives

• This role is primarily office-based, with the option to work from home one day per week following onboarding.

• Competitive salary up to £120,000 and tailored commission scheme
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Annual company trips and monthly team socials
• Employee-led clubs and committees (including sports, wellbeing, and DE&I)
• Clear career progression framework with opportunity to progress to a Head of role
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• Learning and development programmes with ongoing training
• Wellbeing allowance and access to mental health support
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Private medical insurance after probation
• 6% matched pension contributions

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Management Apprenticeship Tutor to lead the design and delivery of a new Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme. This role offers the opportunity to shape the curriculum from the ground up, deliver engaging pilot courses, and play a pivotal role in building and mentoring a growing team of Professional Skills Coaches.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Programme Planning: Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, milestones, and deliverables for the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship programme.

• Curriculum Design: Create, implement, and deliver a Scheme of Learning with high-quality content, ensuring all learners gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to successfully achieve their End Point Assessment.

• Assessment Development: Design robust assessment activities that enable learners to demonstrate their understanding of theory while applying practical skills and behaviours aligned to the apprenticeship standard.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with apprentices, employers, trainers, and organisational leaders to ensure the programme aligns with business needs and learning objectives.

• Remote Teaching: Deliver interactive, engaging online teaching sessions mapped to the Scheme of Learning.

• Business Development: Partner with the commercial team to support the successful launch and growth of the programme with both new and existing clients.

• Learner Support & Progression: Provide exceptional guidance and motivation to adult learners, ensuring timely progression and achievement of outcomes. Tailor learning journeys to individual needs, offering additional support where required.

• Line Manager Engagement: Conduct quarterly progress reviews with learners and their line managers, capturing and evidencing new skills and behaviours.

• Safeguarding: Champion safeguarding awareness among learners and adhere to all safeguarding principles and policies.

• Operational Support: Work closely with the Operations Manager to build the initial learner caseload and provide support in onboarding new team members as the provision scales.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback to enhance programme delivery, embedding best practice to ensure the apprenticeship remains innovative, impactful, and effective.

• Communication: Provide regular updates to stakeholders on programme progress, challenges, and successes.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Certified Project Management qualification (Level 4 or above).

• Proven experience delivering the Level 4 Project Management Apprenticeship.

• Demonstrable experience managing and delivering projects in professional environments.

• WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
  This is a home-based role , offering flexibility and autonomy. The position requires attendance one day per month in the Midlands for team collaboration