London, UK
Design and technical coordinator
at Goldrose Sharpe Developments
Goldrose Sharpe Developments is seeking a design and technical coordinator to join its team in London.
About us
Goldrose Sharpe Developments is a design-led, dynamic property development and contracting company delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use projects. Acting as client, principal designer, and principal contractor, we manage every stage of the development lifecycle — from concept and planning through to construction and delivery. Recently specialising in commercial-to-residential conversions, we take pride in transforming underused spaces into thoughtfully designed homes, with all projects managed entirely in-house to provide full exposure to the complete property development process.
About the role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented design and technical coordinator to join our in-house team. As a vertically integrated client, developer, and main contractor, we manage the full project lifecycle – from acquisition and planning through to construction and handover.
You will work across all RIBA stages to help deliver high-quality residential and mixed-use developments, ensuring design intent is upheld, regulatory compliance is met, and construction is practical and efficient.
Must be available for immediate start.
Key responsibilities
Design and technical delivery:
- produce and coordinate detailed construction drawings, specifications, and building details
- ensure buildability and compliance with Building Regs, NHBC and CDM
- support value engineering with commercial and site teams
Feasibility and planning:
- undertake feasibility studies, concept layouts, and massing for land acquisition
- prepare and submit planning applications with all required documentation
- liaise with planners, consultants and local authorities
Interior design and space planning:
- contribute to interior layout design and unit optimisation
- align specifications with brand standards and target markets
Construction integration:
- attend site inspections and resolve design queries
- collaborate with subcontractors and site teams to ensure design execution
Coordination and compliance:
- coordinate consultants, suppliers, and subcontractor input
- ensure full regulatory compliance and manage documentation across all RIBA Stages 0–7
- ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Conditions, and Health & Safety requirements
Project management support:
- assist in design programme tracking and risk management
- support scheduling and procurement alignment with technical delivery
Skills and experience:
- minimum five to seven years’ of relevant professional experience in architecture, construction, or property development
- producing high-quality tender and construction drawing packages in Revit (essential), with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp and other relevant design softwares
- solid knowledge of UK Building Regulations, planning policy, and construction detailing
- previous experience preparing or supporting planning applications
- strong communication and coordination skills with confidence working directly with site teams and contractors
- highly organised, proactive, and adaptable — comfortable working in a small, multidisciplinary team
- interest in property development and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of project delivery
- degree in architectural technology with CIAT accreditation preferred
What we offer:
- exposure to the full property development lifecycle, from site acquisition and planning through to design, construction, and completion
- a diverse and varied workload spanning architectural design, planning, interiors, and project management
- opportunity to work on exciting commercial-to-residential conversion schemes
- a collaborative and supportive small-team environment where your input truly matters
- competitive salary based on experience