Can you help us to deliver outstanding residential and mixed-use developments, using your expertise in architectural design?
We're seeking a talented Design Manager to provide technical leadership and support to the Development team on architectural design, interior design/specification, landscape design, and other design and technical issues.
You'll promote and drive design quality and value for money in all new developments, with a particular focus on resident experience.
Notting Hill Genesis is one of London's leading housing associations and residential developers. We have an ambitious programme to build 1000 mixed-tenure homes per year. Our development pipeline includes a range of exciting projects that will deliver high quality new homes and create diverse and thriving communities. We are commercially minded whilst keeping our social purpose at the heart of everything we do.
This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a varied role where you can apply your existing skills and expertise to a new set of challenges, whilst developing your knowledge further within a friendly and supportive team. You can help improve the way we work, and have a positive impact on the homes we build and places we create.
Main Responsibilities
Our internal project managers lead and oversee the delivery of our development projects, from feasibility through planning, tender, construction and handover. You'll provide expert support at each stage, guiding and challenging your colleagues and their project teams to help ensure designs and specifications achieve NHG's objectives.
You'll influence developments by leading design review meetings and workshops, commenting on designs and specifications, advising on design issues, and helping with selection and briefing of architects and other design consultants.
We'll also rely on you to work at a strategic level, embedding design best practice across all projects. You'll develop standard design guides and technical specifications, lead on design optimisation initiatives, help to implement quality management processes, and help colleagues to grow their knowledge and skills through training and briefings.
Please note we operate a hybrid style of working where you'll spend at least 3 days per week working in London, usually from our Kings Cross office but sometimes attending external meetings and site visits.
Ideal Candidate
We're open minded when thinking of hiring the right person and we'd welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds. You may have previously worked for an architectural practice (or other relevant consultancy firm), property developer, housebuilder, contractor, housing association, or similar.
You will need to be a clear and confident communicator to build great relationships and influence decision-makers. You'll be our trusted advisor, so excellent design and technical knowledge will be important to make your mark in this role, as well as creativity, attention to detail, and a can-do attitude to problem solving.
See the role profile for full details of the knowledge, experience and skills we're looking for.
Benefits
In return we offer:
Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)
Generous pension scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay - we offer enhanced maternity and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)
Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations
Health cash plan
Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance and much more
Interest free loans: season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan and training loan
Cycle to work scheme
Life Assurance x 4 annual salary
The salary band for this role is £65,377 to £83,358 per annum. The starting salary we offer you will depend on your capability and level of applicable experience.
How to apply
Applications close at 23:59 on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
Please apply for this role with us online. You will be asked to upload your CV and supporting statement; please note a supporting statement is not a cover letter.
Your supporting statement must address the following questions. When answering these questions, you will need to address the essential/desirable criteria listed on the role profile and provide examples of how you demonstrate the required knowledge, experience and skills.
- Why do you want to work in the residential development industry and why Notting Hill Genesis? (200 words max)
- What are your key skills, experience and traits that make you suitable for the Design Manager role? (400 words max)
- Give an example of when you have implemented an initiative to improve the way things are done. (300 words max)
If you are not able to apply online, please contact our HR team via to discuss your requirements.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview/assessment in January; dates are to be confirmed.
If you have queries about the role, you can contact the Recruiting Manager at .