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Architect to Design Manager | Landmark Cultural, Masterplanning & Infrastructure Projects
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The Role
This is a chance to work on landmark projects at a scale most practices rarely see, from flagship cultural schemes to multi-billion-pound masterplanning and infrastructure projects. You’ll be working alongside a collaborative, supportive team, many of whom have made the same move from architecture.
This is not a design role. You won’t be producing drawings or leading the design. Instead, you’ll take responsibility for how the design process is planned, coordinated and reported on, from early stages through to delivery. You’ll work directly with clients and senior stakeholders from day one.
Typically this includes:
- Building and managing design programmes and information release schedules
- Coordinating the consultant team and keeping everyone working to the same plan
- Running workshops, design reviews and progress meetings with clients and project teams
- Preparing clear, concise reports for clients and stakeholders
- Identifying risks early and making sure decisions are made at the right time
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Who This Suits
Qualified architects (or those with equivalent experience) with a solid understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work
- People who have run projects or a workstream, and taken real ownership of the programme, the team and/or the client relationship
- Experience at any stage is relevant. Front-end experience is valuable, but so is experience post-tender, on site or through to completion
- Strong organisers who communicate clearly
- Someone who has thought carefully about stepping away from design, and wants to do it
Opportunities are available at both Design Manager and Senior Design Manager level, depending on experience.
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