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About the Role

The Head of Design provides strategic leadership and oversight for all design management activities across JLL's project portfolio. This senior leadership role is responsible for establishing design excellence standards, developing design management capabilities, and ensuring the seamless integration of design with business strategy and project delivery across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide design strategy aligned with JLL's business objectives.
• Establish design excellence standards, methodologies, and best practices across all project types.
• Lead innovation initiatives and integration of emerging design technologies and processes.
• Define design quality benchmarks and performance metrics across the portfolio.
• Shape organisational design culture and champion client-centric design solutions.
• Provide strategic oversight for design activities across multiple projects and regions.
• Establish design governance frameworks and quality assurance protocols.
• Monitor portfolio-wide design performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Ensure consistency in design standards and delivery approaches across the organisation.
• Lead major client presentations and design milestone approvals for strategic projects.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing design management organisation.
• Develop talent pipelines and succession planning for design leadership roles.
• Establish training programs and professional development initiatives.
• Foster collaborative culture across design, construction, and client-facing teams.
• Set performance objectives and conduct strategic team reviews.
• Drive implementation of advanced design management systems and digital tools.
• Lead adoption of BIM, digital twin, and other innovative design technologies.
• Establish standardised workflows for design coordination and documentation.
• Champion sustainable design practices and performance-based design approaches.
• Develop knowledge management systems for design lessons learned and best practices.
• Serve as senior design advisor to key clients and executive stakeholders.
• Participate in business development and strategic account planning.
• Represent JLL's design capabilities in industry forums and thought leadership initiatives.
• Build relationships and establish framework agreements with architecture and engineering partner firms.
• Lead resolution of complex design-related issues and client concerns.
• Maintain awareness of evolving codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Engage with regulatory bodies and industry organisations on design matters.
• Advocate for design excellence within the commercial real estate industry.
• Monitor market trends and emerging requirements affecting design delivery.
• Ensure effective integration between design development and construction execution phases.
• Oversee design coordination for complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Review and approve design approaches for risk, compliance, and constructability.
• Guide resolution of design conflicts and technical challenges across the portfolio.
• Champion integrated project delivery and collaborative delivery methods.
• Establish in-house capability for self-delivery of design and technical support.
• Establish quality control frameworks for design deliverables and documentation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions and project types.
• Monitor design-related risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Oversee sustainability initiatives and environmental compliance programs.
• Lead design audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related design discipline; Master's degree preferred.
• Professional licensure (PE, RA, or equivalent) required.
• 15+ years progressive experience in design management or construction sector with at least 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven track record leading design organisations or large design teams.
• Extensive experience across diverse project types, delivery methods, and geographic markets.
• Deep knowledge of building systems, construction methodologies, and project delivery frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in strategic planning, organisational development, and change management.

Skills

• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Executive-level communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
• Advanced understanding of design technology, BIM, and digital delivery platforms.
• Expertise in multiple project delivery methods including design-build, IPD, and P3.
• Deep knowledge of sustainability frameworks (LEED, BREEAM, WELL) and ESG principles.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of design's business impact.
• Change management and organizational transformation experience.

Location

• Remote –London, GBR

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior leadership
• 15+ years progressive experience
• 5+ years in senior leadership

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related design discipline
• Master's degree preferred
• Professional licensure (PE, RA, or equivalent)

About the Company

• JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.
• Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients.
• We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.
• Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.
• Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services.

Equal Opportunity

• Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com.
• This email is only to request an accommodation.
• Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.