Associate Design Manager

Buro Happold

Sep 12

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior & Expert Level
Construction & Surveying
Architecture & Urban Planning
Bath

Requirements

Several years’ experience in the construction industry.
Proven experience as a project manager or project leader on multi-discipline projects with a construction value of £50 million or more.
A background in Civils and / or Infrastructure will be valuable.
Ability to act as a Project Leader for complex multi-disciplinary projects, taking ownership of successful and coordinated delivery across different disciplines and regions.
Comfortable working in a multi-discipline environment, collaborating with core disciplines, specialists, architects, and clients.
Capable of leading either from the front or alongside a project director.
Proficient in coordinating project delivery, including managing internal resources, consultant appointments, and design delivery.
Understands key issues likely to occur in all areas (contractual, commercial, financial, and technical) and can address these issues or escalate appropriately.
Alert to commercial risks and opportunities, ready to act promptly when necessary.
Demonstrates leadership by engaging others in design development and ensuring successful project delivery.
Has a thorough understanding of the differing disciplines within a multi-disciplinary team, buildings, cities, and specialists.
Track record of bidding for and winning work for the team, with good relationships both internally and externally (architects, clients, collaborators).
Actively seeks to improve processes and collaborates with the QA team to implement enhancements.

Responsibilities

Providing sound and effective leadership to the team, providing direction and technical advice, leading by example to achieve company goals, and championing a quality culture.
Communicating with team members to ensure that they understand, and become engaged with, the project strategy, brief and client requirements.
Continually looking to enhance productivity through improved processes, procedures, and systems.
Maintaining an overview of the commercial aspects of the project.
Communicating effectively with all stakeholders to ensure that all parties are kept informed on all relevant matters impacting and influencing projects.
Driving project performance, service delivery and technical and commercial outcomes and undertaking reviews, ensuring client delivery is above expectation.
Ensuring risks are proactively identified, assessed, and managed to avoid adverse impacts on the project.
Working to ensure maximum client satisfaction, championing client care and proactively working with the client.
Reviewing the performance of team members and developing them to their full potential.
Demonstrate leadership that generates the environment for a high performing team to develop and be sustained throughout the project.
Ensure latest learning and development initiatives are implemented as required within the team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Associate Design Manager.

What kind of projects will the Associate Design Manager lead?

The Associate Design Manager will act as Project Leader for complex multi-disciplinary projects.

Where can this position be based?

This position can be based in Bath, Edinburgh, London, or Manchester.

What is the expected office attendance for this role?

You will be required to be in the office 2 – 3 days a week.

What type of work culture can I expect at Buro Happold?

Buro Happold fosters a culture of openness, respect, collaboration, and inclusivity, where team members contribute to a more equitable world.

What responsibilities will the Associate Design Manager have?

Responsibilities include providing leadership to the team, managing project delivery, enhancing productivity, maintaining commercial oversight, and ensuring client satisfaction.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should have several years of experience in the construction industry, proven leadership on multi-discipline projects with a construction value of £50 million or more, and preferably a background in Civils and/or Infrastructure.

Is there a focus on professional development at Buro Happold?

Yes, there is a strong commitment to continuous development with a learning and development program designed to empower employees at every stage of their careers.

What benefits do you offer to employees?

Benefits include an attractive salary, car allowance, private medical and life insurance, a generous pension scheme, flexible holiday arrangements, and wellness activities.

How does Buro Happold support diversity and inclusion?

Buro Happold values diversity and is committed to changing the lack of representation in the built environment by encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.

Buro Happold

Engineering | Consultancy | Advisory

Real Estate

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1976

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We are an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers and advisers. For over 45 years, we have built an unrivalled reputation by delivering creative, value-led solutions for the benefit of people, places and planet. Described by our clients as 'passionate', 'innovative' and 'collaborative', Buro Happold is synonymous with the delivery of exceptionally complex projects on every continent, working with the world's leading architectural practices and organisations, such as the United Nations, UNESCO and C40 Cities. Through our global community of driven, world-leading engineering, advisory and design professionals, we are acting to address major challenges in an ever-evolving world.

Culture & Values

We value human wellbeing, and are discontented with limitations. We commit to taking this as seriously for our people as our projects.
We are a diverse, one-firm culture. When we get it right, it sings. Internal barriers are always to be overcome through inclusivity and equity above all else.
We embrace mutual responsibility. It is easy to default to individual success. Teams need to share success and failure in the same way.
We are more than a business. We care about the legacy of our work. We have a responsibility of care as an employer and influencer in the shaping of the world.
Sustainability is intrinsic to the economic and social impact of our work. Going beyond compliance requires challenging preconceptions, taking extra steps.
It takes courage to create. Our culture fosters a dynamic between technology and empathy to gain deeper insight, unleash imagination, and manage risk.

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Associate Design Manager

Requirements

Responsibilities

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

What kind of projects will the Associate Design Manager lead?

Where can this position be based?

What is the expected office attendance for this role?

What type of work culture can I expect at Buro Happold?

What responsibilities will the Associate Design Manager have?

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Is there a focus on professional development at Buro Happold?

What benefits do you offer to employees?

How does Buro Happold support diversity and inclusion?

Buro Happold

Mission & Purpose

Culture & Values

We value human wellbeing, and are discontented with limitations. We commit to taking this as seriously for our people as our projects.

We are a diverse, one-firm culture. When we get it right, it sings. Internal barriers are always to be overcome through inclusivity and equity above all else.

We embrace mutual responsibility. It is easy to default to individual success. Teams need to share success and failure in the same way.

We are more than a business. We care about the legacy of our work. We have a responsibility of care as an employer and influencer in the shaping of the world.

Sustainability is intrinsic to the economic and social impact of our work. Going beyond compliance requires challenging preconceptions, taking extra steps.

It takes courage to create. Our culture fosters a dynamic between technology and empathy to gain deeper insight, unleash imagination, and manage risk.

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