Manager Design Desk

Hotel: Corp India GSC Delivery Centre, 11th Floor, Building No. 10, Tower C, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase II, 122002

A member of the EMEAA HLG supporting projects across Europe, IMEA, and EAPAC, with a focus on pre-pipeline design support and documentation review to ensure high-quality, brand-aligned design outcomes consistent with each brand’s requirements.

• Works closely with the region’s HLG’s team in delivering the reviews and BSRs required for new build properties. Delivering with on-brand and cost-efficient designs, space planning, and interior design considerations.
• Solutions Focused reviews and outputs
• Liaising with the in market Design and Engineering team to deliver projects, as required.
• Delivers the process of reviewing Hotel projects in terms of IHG design standards, including concept design, schematic/ Detailed Design & Tender documentation, periodic site inspections and Pre-opening inspections.
• Incorporate our Global Journey to Tomorrow and sustainability agenda where required
• Ensure any updates or changes are understood and included in future projects
• Input Project Waivers
• Ensure compliance with agreed Prototype standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture

• Typically, 3 plus years direct combined experience in design, construction, project management of hospitality projects. Experience of working with international hotel brands is desired.
• Strong knowledge of architectural, design, and construction principles, with an understanding of applicable laws
• A self-starter who is a committed team player with flexible interpersonal style; effective communication and project management skills; strong influencing skills; experience in a multi-national environment and ability to deal sensitively with different cultural issues and competing requirements.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight and team player who collaborates well with others to drive consensus in pressure and deadline filled environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we work together to deliver True Hospitality for Good on a global scale. With corporate offices and over 6,000 hotel destinations worldwide, a career at IHG is the perfect way to broaden your horizons. You’ll experience our unique culture and brilliant colleagues who will support and inspire you. With a host of corporate opportunities to choose from, wherever you are on your career journey, and whatever you want to achieve there’s Room for You at IHG.

Over recent years, we’ve transformed our company. We have bold ambitions to drive performance and maintain our relentless focus on growth in order to be the hotel company of choice that guests & owners love.

We are a hospitality business at our core and value connections and being together helps us foster a unique sense of belonging that also supports productivity. That’s why here at IHG, we give our colleagues flexibility and balance – working in a hybrid way, blending office and remote working collectively. We recognise that every role is different, that’s why leaders work with teams to determine how and when they collaborate.

We provide a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life. These include impressive room discounts across our many properties, recharge days and volunteering days throughout the year. Through our my Wellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. We offer a unique and inclusive culture, where there is always Room for You to belong, grow and make a difference.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws.

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