Project & Design Manager

Homie is a fast-growing student housing company building a UK-wide portfolio of shared homes for second- and third-year students. Our mission is to build student homes that look amazing, stand up to heavy use, and offer a rental experience that is better than the market norm.

Launched in 2024 and already scaling quickly, Homie operates across Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Durham, Liverpool and Bristol, with a new Manchester-area office opening later this year. As we grow, we are building an in-house delivery team to take full ownership of property upgrades and fit‑outs.

The Project & Design Manager plays a central role in delivering fit‑outs across the Homie portfolio. This is a hands‑on role that sits between design, procurement, and site delivery.

You will work alongside our Development Manager to deliver projects from empty shell to tenant‑ready, producing practical layouts using CAD, specifying and sourcing furniture and finishes, and overseeing installs on site. You will also work closely with our investment team, producing layouts and contributing to development plans for newly acquired properties as we grow the portfolio. This role involves significant time on site and regular travel and is not a desk‑based or purely design‑focused position.

• Manage multiple fit‑out projects across the portfolio from start to finish
• Create and manage project programmes and timelines
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and installers
• Spend regular time on site to drive progress and resolve issues quickly
• Ensure fire safety measures and compliance requirements are embedded into all projects, working with contractors and consultants to deliver full regulatory compliance.

• Develop repeatable interior schemes suitable for student housing
• Balance cost, durability, and aesthetics
• Adapt layouts to older housing stock and awkward floor plans
• Produce floor plans, furniture layouts, and drawings using CAD software

• Source furniture, lighting, fixtures, and finishes
• Manage budgets and cost targets
• Place and track orders and coordinate deliveries
• Build and maintain supplier relationships

• Oversee installation of kitchens, bathrooms, furniture, and finishes
• Carry out snagging and quality control prior to sign‑off

• 3+ years experience in property, fit‑outs, interiors, or a construction‑related role
• Strong CAD skills, such as AutoCAD or Sketch Up
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time
• Confident working with contractors and suppliers
• Commercial mindset with the ability to make clear decisions
• Comfortable spending significant time on site

• Experience with HMOs or student housing
• Furniture procurement or bulk purchasing experience
• Understanding of UK building regulations and HMO standards

This is an opportunity to join a growing business at an early stage and take real ownership of delivery. You will have visibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape how Homie designs and delivers its homes as the portfolio expands.

• Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
• North West based with regular travel across the UK wide portfolio - use of shared company vehicle
• Initially hybrid, then based in our Manchester office opening later this year
• High responsibility role with room to grow as the business scales