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Assistant Design Manager

The University of Edinburgh - Estates Department, Corporate Services Group

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £45,585 to £54,395 per annum (Grade 8)
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 20th September 2023
Closes: 17th October 2023
Job Ref: 8412
 

Open-ended, full time (35 hours per week)

We are looking for an Assistant Design Manager to assist the Estates Small Projects and Minor Works (SPMW) team with architectural consultancy services, managing a programme of projects and accessibility guidance and support within Estates and to the wider University community. The successful candidate will act as project leader on a wide range of small works projects ranging from £5k up to £1m in value. Developing client briefs, designing schemes, managing sub-consultants, consulting with stakeholders, overseeing the tender process and undertaking Contract Administrator duties through construction phase.

The opportunity:

The University of Edinburgh’s estate is one of the largest in the UK, it is complex and varied. The SPMW team manage a wide range of projects that maintain and enhance the estate. The projects include refurbishing or reconfiguring teaching spaces, laboratories, specialist laboratories, office space, social areas and study areas. The section also manages larger scale maintenance and refurbishment works. The post holder will have a portfolio of projects incorporating a range of these projects.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

  • Building discipline degree and extensive experience
  • Experience of working in senior role
  • A good knowledge of 2D AutoCAD software
  • Experience of managing programmes of work
  • Extensive knowledge of Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion legislation and good practice
  • Excellent at report writing and confident presenter.
  • Mentoring junior members of the team
  • Extensive experience of lead designer role delivering projects from inception to completion.
  • Monitoring and controlling budgets
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