Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Design Manager (Architectural background)
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Design Manager (Architectural background)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Private Health Care
Remote
Are you a design manager from an architectural background or similar? Do you want to lead the design and delivery of innovative sports surface and infrastructure solutions on projects in the UK and internationally?
On offer is the opportunity to join a highly respected, forward-thinking design team delivering world-class sports surface and field-of-play infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally.
In this role you'll lead the design of high-profile sports surfaces and field-of-play infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure all designs are accurate, compliant, and delivered on time. You will act as the main technical point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, and contractors, while mentoring design staff and driving innovation.
Are you a design manager from an architectural background or similar looking for a role in sports surfaces, sports engineering, or field-of-play infrastructure?
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The Role:
- Lead and coordinate the design of major sports surface and infrastructure projects across RIBA Stages 0-7, maintaining clear design intent and alignment with technical standards and client requirements.
- Review, approve, and manage the delivery of design documentation, drawings, and specifications, ensuring appropriate LoD/LoI, technical accuracy, and quality.
- Act as the primary design interface with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal disciplines, including turf, irrigation, drainage, and lighting.
- Manage design programmes in line with MIDPs and TIDPs, support project managers, mentor design staff, and provide technical input during tendering and construction. (Mon-Fri 8:45am-5pm)
The Person:
- Degree-qualified in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Sports Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with professional accreditation desirable.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, and BIM workflows.
- Commutable to Bingley.
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Keywords: Sports surfaces, field-of-play design, RIBA stages, BIM coordination, turf systems, drainage, irrigation, lighting design, project management, multidisciplinary design, stadiums, sports facilities, AutoCAD, Revit, sustainable design, Leeds, Bingley, Hybrid
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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