Lead the design management of homes that set new standards for quality, placemaking, and community — from concept through to handover.

Who We Are
Architecture Social is a specialist recruitment consultancy connecting Design Managers with residential and hospitality practices across the UK. Our clients include build-to-rent developers, housing association architects, boutique hotel designers, and large-scale housebuilders — all of whom rely on strong design management to deliver projects that meet both commercial targets and design aspirations. Registering speculatively places you on our priority shortlist for these leadership roles.

What Our Clients Typically Ask For
• Proven experience managing design across residential or hospitality projects from feasibility to practical completion
• Understanding of residential design standards, space planning, and design quality benchmarks
• Ability to manage consultant teams across architecture, landscape, interior design, MEP, and structural disciplines
• Experience with design-and-build procurement, employer's requirements, and contractor design coordination
• Proficiency with BIM workflows, design change management, and deliverable tracking systems
• Knowledge of building regulations, planning conditions, and residential compliance requirements
• Strong stakeholder management — balancing developer objectives, design team aspirations, and end-user expectations

If your design management leadership ensures residential and hospitality projects are delivered with quality, care, and commercial rigour, we want to hear from you.

Why Register With Architecture Social
Residential and hospitality design management demands a distinctive combination of commercial awareness, design sensitivity, and delivery expertise. By registering with us, you connect with developers and practices that value strong design leadership and understand the difference it makes to project outcomes. We take time to understand your project experience, the scale of work you enjoy, and the culture that suits you best, ensuring every opportunity we present is genuinely aligned with your career.

How to Apply
Apply to any of our live Design Manager roles, or submit a speculative application here. Your profile is maintained on our active residential and hospitality shortlist, and we will contact you as soon as the ideal opportunity appears.