Assistant Design Manager

Knightwood Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor developer requires an Assistant Design Manager in Greater London. The candidate should have experience managing design from RIBA stage 4 through to handover, alongside knowledge of technical detailing. Responsibilities include reporting to the project Design Manager and managing the collation of handover documentation. A CSCS card and membership in recognized design associations are preferred. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-quality retirement community development.

Qualifications

• Hold a current CSCS card relevant to their profession.
• Experience in design management from RIBA stage 4 through to handover.
• Knowledge of technical detailing is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the project Design Manager.
• Manage the collation of handover documentation.

Skills

Design management

Technical detailing

Collation of handover documentation

Education

Relevant membership (ARB, CIAT, IStructE)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

An Assistant Design Manager is required for a contracting project with a leading contractor developer. The candidate should ideally have some degree of experience of design management, from managing RIBA stage 4 design through to handover including manage the collation of handover documentation. However, we will consider candidates from a consultant private practice background preferably Architecture. A knowledge of technical detailing would be necessary.

Project

Value : Circa £60M
148no. retirement apartments 3no. blocks of various heights.

There is a basement, with a podium deck, associated landscaping/ public realm and utilities connection works.

This is a High Risk Building and so will be subject to a Gateway 2 application to the BSR.

The site will deliver a high-quality mixed-use scheme anchored by an exemplary Integrated Retirement Community, complemented by a parade of flexible retail and leisure units along High Street South.

The design will ensure active frontage, distinct shopfronts, and a clear hierarchy to the façades, with a seamless relationship between residential and commercial uses.?

The residential element will comprise around 77% two-bedroom and 23% one-bedroom homes, all M4(2) compliant, with 10% M4(3) adaptable. Residents will benefit from high-quality shared amenities including gardens, terraces, a wellness space with pool, a café/restaurant, and a village hall - many of which will activate the High Street frontage.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

As Assistant Design Manager you will report directly to the project Design Manager. You should hold a current CSCS card relevant to their profession and preferably be a member of one of the design associations eg ARB, CIAT, IStructE etc.

Experience in design management from RIBA stage 4 through to handover, including collating handover documentation. Knowledge of technical detailing is necessary.