Job Description

our client is a dynamic expanding company with a strong team focussed environment. They design temporary and permanent steel structures for use in a wide range of sectors. They have a modular system that connects together to form a huge array of structures that are used in the events, festivals, exhibitions and sports sector a lot. The role is to act as a design manager/ project manager / project co-ordinator. You will be responsible for managing the project from initial client meeting through to installation and also dismantling of the structure after the event. The events include Goodwood / Wimbledon as well as various festivals and exhibitions. They have also built a number of permanent structures for the retail and hospitality sector.

The company has a genuine passion for delivering world class experiences to event organisers, brands, agency clients and suppliers globally. They specialise in building semi-permanent and permanent structures using their unique steel modular system. They invest in innovation and coming up with new ways to serve our clients. They have a reputation for building strong relationships with clients and have some excellent retained clients on their books such as Formula E, All England Lawn Tennis Club (Wimbledon), Goodwood Race Course, Ticketmaster and are expanding relationships into Formula One as well as TV and film.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process from concept to production, understanding and ensuring all outputs from the design team fit the client design requirements, are quality checked and completed within the required timeframe.
• Responsible for maintaining all client facing communications, presentations & technical submissions are correct. Identifying errors, instructing the team on changes & amendments and signing off anything that leaves the design hub.
• Produce High level technical documents using Sketch up and AutoCAD to produce carcass drawings, piece/component drawings, sections, floor plans and electrical plans, researching new technologies to improve our techniques.
• Interpret and understand structural calculation documents, working closely with structural engineers to ensure every structure is fit for purpose achieving structural sign off with client
• Strong understanding of construction methods and materials, to expertly advise Project Managers on those best suited to a project.
• Responsible for the continual development of Halo steel structures driving costs and time efficiencies down whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained.
• Keep up to date with relevant UK building regulations, codes and legislation, ensuring that all Halo designs meet regulatory and legislative requirements
• Form part of the leadership team, contributing strategic direction from a design perspective and overall progression of the business.
• Responsible for the Management and development of the design team, lead weekly design meetings and set annual team objectives
• Maintain regular communication with the wider design team, providing project updates in weekly team meetings and at management level.

• Proven work experience as a Senior Designer, Design Manager or project manager
• Qualifications in Architectural Engineering / Structural Engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of construction materials and practices and an understanding of UK building regulations
• Highly Proficient in design software i.e AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Confidence & experience in presenting to a team, clients and the leadership team.

• Line Management Experience
• Experience of dealing with suppliers
• Experience in procurement management
• Experience in modular construction, pre-fabrication or/and MMC
• Knowledge & experience on managing the fabrication process. Understanding drawing references & symbols, attention to detail, the ordering process from negotiation with suppliers to tracking deliveries.

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