Design Manager/project Consultant - Birmingham, United Kingdom - Smart Recruit Online Limited

Smart Recruit Online Limited

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Would you like to take on a role that allows you to take ownership of your work, be creative in your approach, and get rewarded for your contribution and commitment?

Are you hungry and ambitious for more success and responsibility?

Do you perform under the pressure of deadlines and have that desire to succeed?

We're looking for a confident, talented, and seasoned Design Manger to lead one of project teams of designers and co-ordinators.

We want you to bring your unique set of skills and experience to a special place where you can reach your true potential...

Due to our continued growth in FFE Consultancy in the educational furniture market, we are now seeking a full-time Design Manager/Project Consultant to work in a vibrant, culture-led business.

This company is experiencing solid and consistent growth, with projects becoming larger and increasing in technical detail.

This role is key to our successful project delivery, being integral to the successful FF&E design in new-build schools and colleges, aligning project information, adhering to applicable design standards, and adherence to BIM requirements.

We provide a comprehensive and detailed design service to our clients, carrying out FFE designs through the RIBA build stages including space planning, preparing 3D models and visuals, interior design schemes, FFE packages, and bespoke furniture/joineryinstallations.

The role we are recruiting for is a Design Manager / Project Consultant to work around the Midlands/Northern regions. The design team currently comprises of a team of approximately 25 people.

Duties include but not are limited to:

Attending and leading client project meetings and negotiating lead times
Checking and issuing 2D drawing layouts
Checking and issuing 3D models and visual representations
Overseeing colours and finishes selection
Debriefing to the design team
Overseeing the commercials of the project
Overseeing the issue of detailed information for our loose, fitted, and specialist furniture packages
Introduce self and company, build rapport with client
Managing stakeholder expectations (DfE, Academy Trusts)
Obtain client brief, requirements for design, spatial, timescales, priorities, etc.

Benefits:

Company pension
Company lunch
Car allowance
Mobile phone or allowance
Basic salary plus sales commission

Essential Skills:

Previous experience designing through the RIBA Build Stages
Experience in FFE and space planning
Commercial awareness
Ability to present to clients
Collaborative working environments
5 years' experience
Teamplayer / collaborative approach
Architectural and detailed design experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent listening skills
A keen eye for detail

About Company The company has been in the furniture and refurbishment markets for ten years and has seen strong growth year-on-year.

We work together as a close-knit team, valuing our family heritage and promoting mutual respect and support.

This has created a loyal, customer-focused team, who uphold the following values:

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Respect for other persons, their property and feelings.
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Integrity honesty, truthfulness, and loyalty.
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Diligence, hard work, and timekeeping.
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Professionalism: dress, demeanour, and language.
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Continual improvement: better not bigger.