London, UK
Project lead – maternity cover
at Universal Design Studio
Universal Design Studio is seeking a 12-months maternity cover project lead to join its team in London.
Job description
Universal is seeking an experienced project lead, to lead a large-scale commercial development project. This role is maternity cover, appointed on a 12-month fixed term contract.
We are primarily planning for this to be a full time role, however we’d be open to hear from applicants seeking a four day/week position.
The studio employs a bespoke approach to each project to create solutions that result in better spaces, experiences and cities through the transformative power of design. This position offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated and talented professional to play a significant part on a very exciting project for the studio.
Note we are only accepting applications direct via our careers page.
Key responsibilities:
- day to day lead on project
- create concepts and develop designs, in collaboration with team when appropriate
- project running – respond to queries from other parties. Main point of liaison with consultants and contractor. Inputting into project planning and project management activities
- run internal team, supervising and supporting more junior staff and delegating where necessary
- design exploration, research and market awareness
- uphold Universal’s quality standards and ensure junior staff follow suit
- generate strategic ideas and design information (creative and technical)
- work as part of interdisciplinary teams in strategy sessions or workshops with our clients and partners
- manage delivery of information to the client with full awareness of deadlines and deliverables, managing delivery to tight timelines. Ensuring all key stages of projects are signed off with the appropriate member of the team
- attend site where necessary
Skills, behaviours and attributes:
- candidates must have six plus years relevant experience
- exemplary portfolio of concept stage work is essential
- construction/fabrication detailing experience
- track record in successful project running a large scale, UK commercial development
- has experience working on strategic assignments, addressing open briefs, and developing thinking from design principles
- experience of project planning and project management activities
- confidence in presenting design ideas to clients
- Vectorworks skills an advantage
Benefits and other information
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package offered
Including generous holiday allowance, flexible start/finish times, regular learning events and socials, enhanced pension contribution, access to Bupa dental plan, Babylon Dr app, Lifeworks well-being platform, retail discounts, inhouse fitness studio, CycleScheme, train season ticket loan.
Hybrid working
Following the safe reopening of our studio we are trialling hybrid working, working a minimum of three days a week in the studio and two days at home.
Application process
We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents – please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Diversity and inclusion
With the integrated support of our D&I employee resource group, Universal and Map are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age.
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