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Industrious

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United Kingdom, London

Category:
Real Estate

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Job Description:

As a Senior Design Manager at Industrious, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our design direction across the UK and Europe. You will lead the design of projects from concept through construction and launch, ensuring each space reflects our brand, delivers operational excellence, and provides a best-in-class workplace experience. You will manage multiple concurrent projects, oversee external consultants, and partner closely with internal teams including Real Estate, Pre-Construction, Construction, Facilities, and Operations. The role combines hands-on design leadership with strategic oversight—balancing creativity, functionality, and financial rigour. You will also help refine and evolve our design standards, mentor designers and consultants, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our design processes. This position is ideal for an experienced Design Manager looking to step up into a broader leadership role-one that spans multiple countries, increases strategic influence, and provides the opportunity to shape Industrious’ European workplace design strategy.

Job Responsibility:

Lead the design of multiple projects across the UK and Europe from initial concept through detailed design, documentation, construction, and launch
Define and communicate the design vision for each project, ensuring alignment with Industrious’ product standards, operational goals, and brand experience
Oversee the specification of finishes, furniture, accessories, artwork, and greenery to deliver cohesive, hospitality-driven environments
Review base-building documentation, identify design implications, and ensure compliance with guidelines, programme, and budget requirements
Collaborate with Construction to ensure design feasibility, buildability, and cost efficiency through proactive value engineering
Prepare and present design proposals to the internal Investment Committee, articulating design strategy, cost implications, and key risks
Ensure consultant deliverables and construction documentation reflect the design intent, technical quality, and operational performance required
Grow, support and mentor a team of designers, providing direction, feedback, and professional development to support individual and team growth
Coordinate design scope and workflows with internal partners (Real Estate, Construction, Facilities, Operations, etc.) to deliver projects on time, on budget, and on brand
Establish consistent design processes, templates, and review checkpoints to improve efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across projects and regions
Contribute to the ongoing refinement of Industrious’ design standards, providing feedback and identifying areas for innovation and improvement
Identify new design ideas, materials, and product trends that enhance the Industrious workplace experience and drive continuous evolution of our product
Collaborate with Pre-Construction and Finance teams to develop project budgets, cost plans, and design-to-budget strategies
Maintain financial awareness throughout all project phases, proactively managing design decisions that impact cost, schedule, and delivery
Support Facilities and Operations teams with capital expenditure (CapEx) improvement projects, applying design thinking to optimise existing spaces
Partner with leadership to align design output with broader business goals, contributing to long-term design and development strategy across Europe

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design, with substantial experience designing office, hospitality, or mixed-use environments
Minimum 8–10 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or lead design management role overseeing multiple projects
Proven track record leading design from concept through construction on high-end commercial interiors across multiple regions
Strong knowledge of local building regulations, accessibility standards, and permitting processes across the UK and Europe
Familiarity with Revit is essential
with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite preferred
Ability to read and mark up architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings to ensure design intent and technical coordination
Demonstrated strength in managing design budgets, schedules, and consultant scopes to maintain control across all project phases
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts to both creative and non-design audiences
Experience managing cross-functional design teams and external consultant networks
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Comfortable working in a virtual, distributed team environment and travelling within Europe for site visits and project launches
Commitment to modelling Industrious’ values of integrity, teamwork, and ownership day to day

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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