Design Director (Design & Build)

Reference: 30838564230_1792059824

Job Title: Design Director (Design & Build)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £90,000 to £120,000

Company Overview:
Our client is a leading UK workplace design and build business, delivering innovative, high-quality environments for commercial clients. With a strong reputation for design excellence, sustainability and end-to-end project delivery, the business combines creative expertise with in-house construction and technical capabilities.
With an established presence across the UK, they continue to grow their design offering and are looking for an experienced creative leader to join their senior team.

Role Overview:
We are seeking a Design Director to provide creative leadership across workplace design and build projects, from initial pitch and concept through to construction and completion.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining creative vision, client engagement, team leadership and practical project delivery. You will shape compelling design concepts, lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure design intent is maintained while balancing commercial, technical, programme, compliance and sustainability requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the creative vision and design strategy across workplace projects, from pitch through to completion.
* Provide creative direction and leadership to multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
* Develop compelling concepts and presentations that support project-winning and business development activity.
* Lead client engagement, communicating design vision and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
* Oversee the development and coordination of design documentation, ensuring quality, accuracy and design integrity.
* Work closely with technical and construction teams to translate creative concepts into practical, buildable solutions.
* Identify and resolve complex design, coordination, compliance and constructability challenges.
* Ensure designs meet relevant regulations, sustainability requirements, budgets and programme objectives.
* Provide design support throughout construction, including reviewing drawings and managing design changes.
* Maintain high creative and technical standards while encouraging innovation and continual development.

About You:
* Degree-level qualification in Architecture, Interior Architecture or a related discipline.
* 10+ years experience in creative interior design, design leadership and project delivery.
* Strong experience within design & build, workplace or commercial interiors.
* Proven ability to lead creative teams and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual design, design development, detailing, coordination and delivery.
* Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and BIM coordination tools CDE experience is advantageous.
* Strong understanding of building regulations, CDM and Building Safety requirements.
* Experience with sustainability standards such as BREEAM, WELL or LEED is desirable.
* Excellent client-facing, presentation, communication and problem-solving skills.
* A commercially aware, practical and collaborative approach with strong attention to detail.

What's in it for you?
* Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
* Enhanced parental and maternity leave.
* Two paid volunteering days each year.
* Paid training and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
* Death in service cover of 4x annual salary.
* 24/7 employee assistance programme providing confidential support and wellbeing resources.
* A collaborative and social working environment, including regular team events and staff activities.


Join Us:
If you are a Design Director in London looking to advance your career with a market-leading consultancy, my client offers the platform to work on world-class projects.
Apply today! Please email your latest CV and portfolio over to [email protected]

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£90,000.00 - £120,000.00
Per annum
GBP90000.00 - GBP120000.00 per annum
Added 15/10/2026
Reference: 30838564230_1792059824

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