Design Manager

NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD; Penarth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture firm in the UK is seeking an experienced architect with a master's degree and over 8 years of relevant experience. The successful candidate will assist project teams with all aspects of projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead communications among clients and consultants. Strong design sense, problem-solving abilities, and analytical skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse project types and ensure delivery of high-quality results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in architecture.
• Strong understanding of local authority codes and planning parameters.
• Ability to lead teams and resolve project issues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams with design, compliance, and contract matters.
• Collaborate to develop designs and manage project deliverables.
• Ensure project compliance with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead meetings and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.

Skills

Design sense

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Master's degree in Architecture

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Assist the Project Teams with all aspects of the project, including design, technical compliance, and contracts matters. Ensure project aligns with cost, timeline, and regulatory standards.
2. Design and Construction: Collaborate closely to develop conceptual and detailed designs, value engineering proposals during Tender/ ECI Stage. Assist and coordinate with Project Teams to ensure timely deliverables and objective-aligned project delivery. Provide support and direction.
3. Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure project compliance with relevant codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
4. Contract Administration: Support Project Manager / Project Team in contract management. Ensure project deliverable and timelines are met.
5. Project Coordination: Manage and coordinate design and technical aspects of the project with consultants and oversee the preparation and review of construction documents and drawings. Conduct site walks with Project Team and ensure documentation aligns with regulatory and requirements.
6. Manage the design and delivery for a range of project types.
7. Lead project meetings and presentations; ensure client is adequately briefed on project progress.
8. Lead the communication between the project team, clients, contractors and consultants.
9. Actively lead a range of project team sizes for successful delivery.
10. Ensure all work is carried out to the requirements of the client, with the design team working to the correct specifications and delivering a high quality and timely product to the client.
11. Anticipate and resolve complex technical and design issues as they arise during document preparation and construction administration.
12. Collaborate with design team, clients, consultants, contractors, fabricators, regulatory agencies and other vendors to meet overall project objectives.
13. Provide design and technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve design and technical challenges.
14. Lead more junior members of staff: motivate and ensure quality of work; ensure clear communication; understand the skills of the team and wider resources within the office.

Pre-requisites And Qualifications

1. Master's degree in Architecture, from recognised and accredited institutions.
2. At least 8 years of relevant experience.
3. Creative with good design sense, problem solving abilities and attention to detail.
4. Good communication skills and management of Client, Consultants, Contractor and Specialist.
5. Possesses strong analytical and management skills.
6. Has good time management skills to meet challenging deadlines and client-consultant briefs.
7. Has excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. Possesses excellent industry knowledge.
9. Demonstrates strong understanding of local authority codes and planning parameters for projects.
10. Creative with good aesthetic judgement.
11. Able to lead teams in the delivery of projects, and to effectively and expediently resolve issues that arise throughout the projects.
12. A collaborative and a strategic thinker, able to drive the best outcomes for the project with others.