Regional Design Lead

OneSchool Global; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSchool Global seeks a Design Lead to provide specialist regional design capability for capital works, producing concept and detailed design and applying OSG design standards consistently across projects. The role supports design governance from feasibility through to project completion.

The successful candidate will lead concept and detailed design, develop layouts and services strategies aligned with educational requirements, coordinate with campus teams and external consultants, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to produce concept and detailed design for capital works.
• Knowledge of design standards and lifecycle for buildings.
• Strong coordination across multiple stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce concept and detailed design for capital works from feasibility to construction-ready documentation.
• Develop layouts, room sizes, circulation, and services strategy per educational requirements.
• Prepare design information for approvals, tender, and construction.
• Ensure design solutions meet regulatory, cost, and operational needs.

Skills

Technical design capability

Design governance

Stakeholder coordination

Documentation control

Education

Architecture/building design degree

Tools

Design software

MS Office

Job description

OneSchool Global - North America National Support Office, 200 Crossing Blvd Suite 101, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 4:00 AM

OneSchool Global is seeking a Design Lead to provide specialist regional design capability for capital works, producing concept and detailed design and applying OSG design standards and non-negotiables consistently across projects. The role supports design governance from feasibility through to project completion.

The role protects design quality and consistency across the region, ensuring every project meets OSG standards, educational requirements and approved scope before projects progress.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Pr oduce concept and detailed design for capital works, from masterplan and feasibility through to construction-ready documentation.
• Develop layouts, room sizes, circulation and services strategy in line with educational requirements and approved scope.
• Prepare and maintain design information required for approval, tender and construction.
• Ensure design solutions are practical, coordinated, cost conscious and appropriate to the intended operational use of the facility.

Design standards and governance

• Apply OSG design standards, guidelines and non-negotiables consistently across all regional projects.
• Support the design review and approval process, confirming compliance before projects progress past each stage.
• Advise the Regional Director of Infrastructure Delivery on design risk and options at feasibility and concept.
• Identify design issues that may affect project cost, program, functionality, compliance or constructability and elevate these appropriately.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to the ongoing improvement of design standards.

Design coordination

• Coordinate design development and reviews with the campus support teams, Education, IT and other departments.
• Manage and coordinate input from external design consultants where engaged, ensuring quality, coordination and adherence to OSG standards.
• Resolve design queries and constructability issues with delivery teams.
• Ensure stakeholder requirements are appropriately captured, evaluated and incorporated within project scope.

Documentation and information management

• Track design submissions, review comments, approvals and revisions through the project lifecycle.
• Ensure design information is complete, coordinated and issued in line with the project program.
• Maintain design records in the correct systems with accurate version control.
• Ensure final design, as-built and relevant project documentation is appropriately captured at project completion and available for operational handover.
• Support the Contracts Administrator by confirming the design basis of variations and instructions.
• Contribute to value engineering and design efficiencies without compromising OSG standards.
• Participate in site inspections and design reviews as required to confirm delivered wrks align with approved design intent.

Facilities and lifecycle integration

• Consider whole of life performance when evaluating design options and proposed materials, systems and finishes.
• Work with Regional Facilities Managers to ensure design standards are maintained and complied with during ongoing maintenance activities.
• Develop a consistent regional approach to design practices and standards across campuses.
• Support fundraising pitches and property acquisition assessments with early design input where required.
• Share design lessons learned and practical insights with Regional and Global Infrastructure Delivery teams to support continuous improvement.

Contribute to the development and refinement of design templates, standards and tools as required.

Work Health & Safety (WHS)

• Comply with all applicable WHS legislation, policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others.
• Promptly identify and report hazards, incidents, injuries, and near misses.
• Complete required WHS training and contribute to a safe and healthy workplace.
• Ensure health and safety considerations are appropriately incorporated into design activities and elevate concerns where required.

Safeguarding and Child Protection:

• OSG is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a ‘safe recruitment process,’ including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks, and provision of employment references.
• We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding, child protection and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with region, state or jurisdiction requirements. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong technical design capability across concept and detailed design for building and capital works projects.
• Sound knowledge of building design standards, regulatory requirements and the design lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret educational and operational requirements and translate them into effective design solutions.
• Proficiency in design and documentation software, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to apply design standards consistently and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Understanding of constructability, value engineering and cost drivers in design.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills to work with campus teams, consultants and delivery staff.
• Strong attention to detail and disciplined document control.
• Ability to manage multiple design activities and competing project deadlines.
• Sound judgement with the ability to identify design risks and elevate matters appropriately.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Tertiary qualification in architecture, building design, engineering or a related field, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Proven experience producing and coordinating concept and detailed design for building or capital works projects.
• Experience applying design standards and non-negotiables across multiple projects.
• Experience coordinating design with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Experience supporting projects through feasibility, procurement, construction and completion.
• Experience in a multi-site or education environment is highly regarded.

PERSONAL CRITERIA: GENERAL STAFF

Lives the Values

• Committed to displaying integrity and care & compassion, is respectful of others and takes responsibility for their actions.

Builds Connections with key Stakeholders

• Develops strong working relationships with students, staff and parents, fostering trust and respect in every interaction.

Is an Outstanding Employee

• Is proficient in their area of expertise and committed to high performance.
• Always applies OSG’s vision, ethos and values.

Is Hungry, Humble and Smart

• Is self-motivated and diligent, emphasises team effort and has good judgement and intuition.

Thrives on Feedback

• Gives and receives feedback to and from all stakeholders. Aligns with OSG’s performance growth framework for continuous personal and professional development.

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OneSchool Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

OneSchool Global - North America National Support Office, 200 Crossing Blvd Suite 101, Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States of America