Design Manager

Wimbledon; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious sports and events organization in London seeks a Design Manager to lead the design processes for high-quality capital projects. You will collaborate with stakeholders, manage design teams, and ensure compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate holds an architecture degree and has experience in high-profile project management. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-profile projects and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM 2015, BSA 2022, planning, and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience with design assurance workflows, budgets, change control, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design management functions within the team.
• Advise on procurement and oversee design consultants.
• Manage planning applications and statutory approvals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Project programming skills

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

MS Office

Document management systems

Job description

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We are looking for someone who can lead the design processes on projects, ensuring the smooth delivery of high-quality capital projects that uphold the AELTC’s visions and values, align with the Wimbledon Master Plan, and meet the evolving stakeholder requirements and regulatory standards.

What you will be doing

• The role supports the design management functions within the team, coordinating briefing, conceptual design, procurement, and technical delivery of projects.
• The role works closely with the Estate Department.
• Supporting the definition of Client’s Requirements, advising on procurement, overseeing design consultants, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing technical information.
• Advising on legislative, statutory, or best practice in architectural design and technical aspects.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality support for The Championships, managing projects as directed by the Senior Project Manager.
• Nurturing stakeholder relationships and collaborating with colleagues on estate development.
• Advising on procurement, managing design teams, and overseeing design processes.
• Negotiating fees, scope, and contracts with consultants.
• Managing planning applications and statutory approvals.
• Ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 and Building Safety Act 2022.
• Reviewing technical and design information for compliance.
• Maximizing efficiency of design workflows in collaboration with estate management teams.
• Monitoring costs, schedules, and changes.
• Defining and interpreting Client’s Requirements, supporting project brief development through RIBA stages.
• Undertaking feasibility and redevelopment studies, presenting to the Estate Committee.
• Supporting architectural design and project branding within the Master Plan.
• Presenting projects for approval, preparing reports, and updating stakeholders.
• Maintaining positive stakeholder experiences through effective communication.
• Ensuring proper documentation, compliance certificates, and handover records.
• Owning statutory compliance, including health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Line managing staff as needed and contributing to the development of the Design Management discipline.

Role in The Championships

• Participating in project activities during the Championships, including stakeholder engagement and validation of briefs.
• Facilitating project handovers to minimize operational impact during the event.
• Supporting stakeholders with recently handed-over projects post-event.

About you

• Degree in architecture or related field.
• Experience on high-profile projects and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with design assurance workflows, budgets, change control, and contract management.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM 2015, BSA 2022, planning, and sustainability frameworks.
• Experience with project completion, handover, and operational transition.
• Technical guidance skills and successful planning application experience.
• Strong IT skills: AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, MS Office, document management systems.
• Project programming skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience as a Design Manager or within large multidisciplinary teams.
• Registered Architect (ARB or equivalent), BIM experience advantageous.
• Knowledge of historic and planning restrictions, and experience at a management level in architectural practice.
• Interest in current trends and best practices in architecture.