Assistant Design Manager

An Assistant Design Manager is required for a contracting project with a leading contractor developer. The candidate should ideally have some degree of experience of design management, from managing RIBA stage 4 design through to handover including manage the collation of handover documentation. However, we will consider candidates from a consultant private practice background preferably Architecture. A knowledge of technical detailing would be necessary.

Value :
Circa £60M
148no. retirement apartments 3no. blocks of various heights.

There is a basement, with a podium deck, associated landscaping/ public realm and utilities connection works.

This is a High Risk Building and so will be subject to a Gateway 2 application to the BSR.

The site will deliver a high-quality mixed-use scheme anchored by an exemplary Integrated Retirement Community, complemented by a parade of flexible retail and leisure units along High Street South.

The design will ensure active frontage, distinct shopfronts, and a clear hierarchy to the façades, with a seamless relationship between residential and commercial uses.?

The residential element will comprise around 77% two-bedroom and 23% one-bedroom homes, all M4(2) compliant, with 10% M4(3) adaptable. Residents will benefit from high-quality shared amenities including gardens, terraces, a wellness space with pool, a café/restaurant, and a village hall - many of which will activate the High Street frontage.

As Assistant Design Manager you will report directly to the project Design Manager. You should hold a current CSCS card relevant to their profession and preferably be a member of one of the design associations eg ARB, CIAT, IStruct

E etc.

Experience in design management from RIBA stage 4 through to handover, including collating handover documentation. Knowledge of technical detailing is necessary.