Storey Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to join their dynamic team, focusing on innovative workspace design and planning. This role involves collaborating with external design teams to create exceptional spaces that reflect the Storey brand while ensuring operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in architectural and interior design, proficiency in AutoCAD, and excellent communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and customer satisfaction. Join a passionate team and help shape the future of workspace design.

Benefits

Market leading benefits

Collaborative work environment

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Significant experience in architectural and interior design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with design teams to create and manage Storey spaces.
• Ensure design principles align with corporate sustainability targets.
• Support customers with space planning and fit-out standards.

Skills

AutoCAD Architecture

Architectural Design

Interior Design

Project Management

Communication Skills

Customer Satisfaction Focus

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Architecture or Design

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

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JOB TITLE: DESIGN MANAGER
DEPARTMENT: STOREY

LOCATION: MARBLE ARCH, LONDON & STOREY SITES

REPORTING TO: HEAD OF STOREY

TYPE OF CONTRACT: 12 MONTH FTC

PLACES, PEOPLE, PREFER

Our purpose is to create and manage outstanding places which deliver positive outcomes for all our stakeholders on a long term, sustainable basis.

We are a FTSE listed business with a strong balance sheet and £13bn of assets under management. But with just 600 employees you’re given the ability to make a big impact and elevate your career quickly.

Our diverse, passionate team of experts works on some of the most ambitious, innovative and sustainable projects in the country – from our high-quality campuses across central London, to some of the top retail schemes in the UK – providing a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow.

We believe in shared success and enabling people to be themselves. If you want to feel listened to and understood in an environment where your opinions count and bright ideas are encouraged, you’ve come to the right place!

In our recent engagement survey 93% of our employees stated they were proud to work for British Land!

THE ROLE

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team working on the 340,000 sq ft Storey portfolio as we continue to expand across our London Campuses. The Design Manager will focus on space planning and bringing the Storey brand to life on site, working closely with the rest of the Storey team to deliver an excellent product.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Work with external design teams and consultants to create new Storey spaces. This includes: Providing test-fit floor plans for new sites offered to Storey and collaborate with the Storey and British Land team to identify if Storey works in the space.
• Be the voice of all Storey disciplines (leasing, operations, IT, product and customer team) to steer external design teams to deliver new Storey spaces with a strong design aesthetic whilst also delivering operational efficiency.
• Represent Storey during the development process of new sites. Attending site meetings, reviewing architectural drawings and designs and consult with other Storey disciplines.
• Ensure Storey design principles and product vision is met alongside British Land corporate targets on e.g. sustainability.
• Be the decision maker on design matters including finishes and FF&E.
• Work with our existing spaces and with our customers: Creating and coordinating the installation of marketing units in our vacant spaces.
• Supporting our customers with workplace expertise and space planning to best personalise their space according to their brand and culture.
• Keep CAD files up to date, capturing customer fit outs and other changes.
• Provide design expertise and files for the Storey team, e.g. marketing material, feedback on operational equipment for our shared spaces.
• Proactively look for opportunities to improve Storey fit-out standards and design approach.

ABOUT YOU

• Significant experience in a similar field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Architecture.
• Proven experience in architectural and interior design sector with focus on workspaces.
• Ability to take ownership and proven ability to juggle multiple responsibilities at a time.
• Well organised with a logical, structured approach and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills and understanding and focus on customer satisfaction.
• Experience in RIBA stages 1-6 would be beneficial.
• Ability to role model the business values and to promote an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture.

OUR SHARED VALUES
Our values are what we stand for at British Land; they’re not just a label on the door; they connect us every day to our vision, purpose, and strategy. They help us to promote an inclusive, positive, and collaborative culture.

Bring your whole self.

Smarter together.

Build for the future.

A REWARDING PLACE TO BE

Our People – Just ask anyone why they love working here and they will tell you it’s the people. They’re highly talented, passionate, and collaborative! We thank our people with rewards that feel rewarding; you can review our market leading benefits.

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS

If you enjoy bringing your whole self to work, share our values and are excited about our purpose we’d love to hear from you! We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive process.