Project Manager (Architecture & Design)

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in Huddersfield is seeking a skilled Project Manager for their Architectural Design Team. This role involves managing multiple projects, effective team communication, and developing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have architectural management experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. Benefits include up to 30 days annual leave, bonus schemes, and a contributory pension plan.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

9-day fortnight

Bonus schemes

Contributory pension scheme

Fully funded training programme

Qualifications

• Experience in architectural practice with management experience in all phases of projects.
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, and construction methodology.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage projects.
• Communicate with and manage consultants, contractors, and clients.
• Lead and participate in multiple project teams.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Client relationship management

CAD drafting

Team leadership

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Sketchup

InDesign

Job description

Starting salary of up to £35,000 (dependent upon experience) plus excellent benefits

“Our staff are our most valuable asset”

About Us

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd, is an established, successful and prominent multi-disciplinary construction consultancy providing a comprehensive range of professional services to the social housing sector. Established in 1980 we have four decades of wide-ranging experience working with clients throughout the UK.

The Role

Based at our modern Head Office in Huddersfield and offering hybrid working, this is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Project Manager to join our Architectural Design Team made up of Architects, Technologists and Technicians of varying experience from university graduates to more seasoned & fully qualified professionals. Working in a fast-paced, dynamic Design Team, that work on multiple projects at any one time. The projects vary in size and scale, and range between large scale new build residential developments to retrofit energy improvement projects to complex recladding schemes of high-rise tower blocks.

A Varied Role Including

• Plan, organise and manage projects. Provide ongoing communication through team meetings/minutes to the project team
• Communicate with and manage consutants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure effective communication
• Monitor construction administration during the construction phase
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and consultants
  
  

Leadership

• Lead and/or particiapte in multiple project teams as Project Manager
• Assist senior management in developing and validating project scope and fee, budget, and scope of services
• Foster and maintain a collaborative professional working relationship with the team
• Assist/lead client and project presentations
• Consistently provide timely communication of project information to and from clients and project team
• Responsible for managing identification of project team members, budget, consultants, schedule for completion, fees and costs as well as project change notices
• Assist in the preparation and execution of consultant contracts
• Assist with negotiating fees and contracts
• Ideal Candidate:
• Experience in architectural practice with management experience in all phases of projects through post-occupancy
• Strong knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology
• Advanced knowledge of architectural building systems
• Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope
• Possess strong hand and advanced CAD drafting skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic preferred
• Proficiency in Revit required
  
  

Why join us?

• Be part of a modern, growing, forward-thinking consultancy
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 9-day fortnight rota option for flexible work/life balance opportunities
• Bonus schemes
• 3-5% Contributory pension scheme & four times salary life assurance
• Regular performance and salary reviews to ensure our people progress in their careers
• Payment of Professional Institute training/examination fees/ subscription fees
• Excellent fully funded training programme with regular in-house CPD events to support career development
• Fun social & team building events organised & paid for by the company
  
  

Michael Dyson Associates Ltd is committed to equal opportunity and diversity and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

How To Apply

Apply via our website www.mdysoncareers.co.uk to upload a CV & covering letter along with details of your current and anticipated remuneration package. NO AGENCIES PLEASE