London, UK
Project manager
at New London Architecture
New London Architecture (NLA) is hiring a projects manager to join its team in London.
Salary: £28,000 – £34,000
Contract: permanent, full time.
New London Architecture (NLA) is London’s leading independent centre for debate, discussion and information about the future shape of the capital. Our busy year-round programme of events, exhibitions, publications and research addresses the key issues affecting the city’s built environment and drives the debate about its future. We provide a platform for our broad network of professionals, politicians and the public to meet, share knowledge and shape a better city. We’re London’s greatest advocates, sharing our passion and knowledge about the capital. Our fast-growing membership of over 500 organisations spans both the public and private sector, including architects and designers, developers, engineers, planners, agents, public sector bodies and product manufacturers.
The London Festival of Architecture (LFA) is the world’s largest annual architecture festival and is managed by New London Architecture.
Together the LFA and NLA team have over 15 years’ experience of running the competitive selection of design teams as well as managing the delivery of a wide range of project types, from small-scale public realm interventions to new public buildings. Our Design Competitions, Charettes and bespoke commissions help clients to solve urban problems and test ideas by engaging expert and emerging talent from both our 25,000 strong cross-sector networks, and beyond. We create important opportunities for emerging architects and designers and bring together broad groups of stakeholders, including professionals, local government representatives, local communities and the wider public.
Joining our team offers the opportunity to work with and on behalf of a wide range of organisations – including leading cultural organisations, local authorities, business improvement districts and private organisations – on a series of high-profile projects and programmes in a creative and collaborative environment.
Main responsibilities
We are looking for a highly motivated project manager with a proven record of managing build projects to join the team and take responsibility for the overall management and delivery of our design competitions and commissions. The role will mainly be focused on delivering design competitions for London Festival of Architecture but will also require working on the wider LFA initiatives and NLA Collaborate projects in off-peak periods. The project manager will work closely with the director, London Festival of Architecture to establish new projects and oversee them from inception to delivery. The role has a key position in the team and will require working with multiple key stakeholders, delivery partners and the wider NLA team.
Reports to: director, London Festival of Architecture
Main duties and responsibilities:
- collaborate with clients to produce project briefs for design competitions and commissions
- manage submission and selection processes according to LFA/NLA competition standards. This might include administration of entries, coordination of judging panels and keeping entrants informed of their progress and results
- manage the relationship with shortlisted and appointed teams
- work with comms team on communications plan for each project
- work with design teams and client on design development, fabrication and install/deinstall of projects, including preparation of all appropriate council permissions and highways consents
- work with clients on wider engagement for projects. This might include organising guided site tours for shortlisted practices and local stakeholders, community consultation events or temporary exhibitions
- support director, LFA to bring in new business
- manage project budgets
- work with other project managers to ensure the successful delivery of the London Festival of Architecture
- develop and maintain relationships at all levels internally and externally
- working with the communications team to ensure website, mailers and social are all up-to-date and that competitions and other projects are promoted in a timely manner
- work with wider New London Architecture team on other projects such as design charrettes and co-design workshop
The successful applicant should be able to demonstrate:
- a graduate or postgraduate qualification in Architecture or a related field
- proven ability to manage delivery of build projects
- good knowledge of the industry, design and construction processes
- the ability to work on fast pace projects and to proactively manage opportunities and risks
- excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- the ability to prioritise effectively, managing a busy diary and varied workload to meet demands and deadlines
- confident working with a good degree of autonomy and a flexible approach in terms of working hours and participation
To apply, please follow the link where you can apply by sending your CV and covering letter no later than 11 March 2022.
Early applications are encouraged as we are keen to secure interviews before the deadline date.
Equal opportunity
It is the policy of NLA to treat all employees, visitors, and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, disability or union membership status.