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ecocareers

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Construction & Surveying
    Design
  • Birmingham

AI generated summary

  • You should have relevant design experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for sustainability to thrive in this role.
  • You will support senior design managers, manage design resources, coordinate the design process, ensure compliance, assist in meetings, and help implement design strategies for projects.

Requirements

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Responsibilities

  • Work with senior design managers to learn the role of a design manager and support the SDM with daily tasks on aspects of tenders and projects in progress.
  • Play a part in managing the project design resource and team profile at bid and delivery stages.
  • Support the senior design manager to lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design service for the customer and key partners / suppliers at bid and delivery stages.
  • Manage and co-ordinate agreed specific elements of the design process through the RIBA design stages. Challenge those elements of the brief and bring fresh thinking, innovation and implement continuous improvement benefits to the projects at bid and delivery stages.
  • Ensure understanding and compliance with design management departmental procedures at bid and delivery stages.
  • Assist the Senior Design Manager to set-up and agree design management regime with the design team.
  • Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of service and develop a comprehensive scope of service for key stages of project.
  • Assist with design reviews and co-ordination meetings.
  • Assist with the implementation of the design strategy to deliver co-ordinated design solutions.
  • Assist in the production of fully co-ordinated design programme.

FAQs

What is the location for the Assistant Design Manager role?

The location for the Assistant Design Manager role is between Birmingham and Nottingham.

What is the salary range for the Assistant Design Manager position?

The salary is not disclosed in the job description.

What key responsibilities will I have in this role?

You will assist senior design managers with managing project design resources, supporting the design process through RIBA stages, coordinating design reviews, and implementing design strategies.

Is prior experience in design management required for this position?

While specific prior experience is not mentioned, the role is designed to support learning and growth under senior design managers.

Will I be working independently or as part of a team?

You will primarily work as part of a team, supporting senior design managers and collaborating with various stakeholders throughout the design process.

What design management procedures should I be familiar with?

You should understand design management departmental procedures as they apply to bid and delivery stages.

How will I contribute to innovation in design?

You will be expected to challenge elements of the brief, bring fresh thinking, and implement continuous improvement benefits to the projects.

Will I participate in design reviews?

Yes, you will assist with design reviews and coordination meetings as part of your responsibilities.

What stages of project design will I be involved in?

You will be involved in various stages including the bid and delivery stages, as well as through the RIBA design stages.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, this role is designed to support learning from senior design managers and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

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