Design Team Leader
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £45000/annum
Senior level Architect or Technologist is required to undertake the role of Design Team Leader and take the lead in coordinating a multitude of large scale high value development projects specifically within the booming logistics and distribution sectors.
This extremely busy Chartered Architectural Practice in Harrogate specialises in the design and delivery of projects within the Retail (e-commerce blue chip brands) and the behind the scenes logistics sectors which supports huge infrastructure and distribution demand for premier online retailers. They are currently looking to evolve their management structure with the recruitment of several key new hires to support the various project delivery teams, one of these hires is at Associate level and they are looking for an individual well versed in leading large scale projects with some knowledge also of resource coordination
You will be joining a team that works solely within a Revit / BIM Level 2 environment within the logistic and commercial sectors, providing you with a workstream that will be different and stimulating with some of the projects over £120m in value. A dynamic professional is required work closely with the Directors to ensure projects continue to be delivered to a high standard and will be capable of further developing the work stream. The role will be focused on managing projects and delivery teams from the early stages of developing concept ideas with the client, preparing feasibility studies and design proposals, producing & submitting planning applications, detailed working drawings and working closely with contractors in a client facing / job running capacity. Management wise you will be responsible for coordinating a busy project delivery team and ensuring work is produced to an exceptional standard with working drawing packages meticulous in their detailing. You will engage with the client in a job running / client lead role and be responsible to coordinating all aspects of the successful project delivery between, coordinating between the studio and various construction sites as they advance through the project stages.
To succeed as the Design Team Leader you will be required to possess the following attributes –
Well-rounded designers who are good communicators, ambitious and thrive on fast-paced teamwork.
Strong Building Regulation knowledge and be able to demonstrate examples of project delivery on site.
Excellent REVIT and BIM knowledge, being a fully a 100% REVIT based practice this is crucial but for an exceptional candidate REVIT training can be provided.
They are looking for someone who has a genuine keen eye for Technical design with much of their experience at RIBA stages 3-7.
You will be expected to take projects through the planning stage, through to delivering meticulous packages of working drawings.
Previous team leadership / management experience – either in a mentorship capacity or a wider project deliver function.
Finally, our client have a prerequisite to hire someone with natural client facing abilities and who is capable of running site meetings and engaging with contractors.
Requirements for the design Team leader are as follows
A degree in Architectural Technology or RIBA / ARB affiliated Project Architect with circa 7-10 years' experience.
Have an extensive Architectural background ideally within a busy Architectural Practice or consultancy Environment.
Demonstrable Job Running and site coordination / project delivery experience
Experience in dealing with the demands of key clients and tight deadlines.
Varied sector experience including Commercial, Logistics and/or Retail
Experience in producing and managing the coordination of complex construction working drawings packages.
Well-rounded designer who is a good communicator, ambitious and thrive on fast-paced teamwork
Good working knowledge of current Building Regulations and NBS Create
Proficient in REVIT software & good understanding of BIM methodologies
CDM 2015 knowledge – advantageous
Excellent communication and organisation skills
Salary offered depending on experience is between £40,000 – £45,000 per annum plus benefits / bonus and option of flexible working.
If you are a season Senior level Architectural Professional with management experience who enjoys the client facing aspects of their job, forward your up to date CV and portfolio through to James Jackson at Conrad Consulting or call (phone number removed) for further details
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- Address Harrogate, North Yorkshire
