Our Design Managers play a key role in supporting the design process via the provision of specialist project and commercial management services including: internal and external commercial management supply chain and procurement and management planning and programming of design projects deliverable definition and progress monitoring/reporting resource management quality assurance support appointment negotiation.
We are seeking a pro-active and motivated individual with the ambition to develop a career within BDP.
Requirements The ideal candidate will generally have an awareness of the building design process and an interest in project management plus commercial issues.
You may be an architect who wishes to move into a project management role, or work in a related design/project management role already.
In addition, the ideal candidate will: possess exceptional communication and people skills, with the ability to work well within the dynamics of design and client teams.
be commercially aware and comfortable with interpreting and applying contractual documentation.
be aware of the challenges of working within a creative environment.
possess excellent analytical and reporting skills.
have good knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Project and an awareness of project planning techniques.
have solid organisational skills, with the ability to juggle projects with differing deadlines.
have good knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE 2 or APM PFQ/PMQ will be considered an advantage but not essential.
Benefits BDP offers In return, BDP can offer you a wide range of learning opportunities to encourage personal and professional career development.
From sponsorship to profession-led events, we also offer annual appraisals and a mentoring program which is supported by our online internal learning platform.
We are committed to being an employer of choice and offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package as well as interesting work, a rewarding and friendly environment, excellent office space, and a respect for the work-life balance of our people through hybrid working.
All permanent employees can participate in BDP's stakeholder pension arrangement to which the company contributes, the BDP Profit Share Scheme and tax-efficient Smart Benefits, Life Insurance, Long Term Sickness Insurance, Private Medical insurance and health screening, interest-free season ticket loans and enhanced maternity and paternity provision, plus many more.
We offer regular international and studio-based social, sporting, and charitable activities.
Some recent events include themed month-end socials, a hiking club, weekly complimentary yoga, wellbeing webinars, and toolbox talks.
Our variety of employee forums drives the development of new ideas, giving everyone the platform to have a voice and be heard.
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