London, UK
Technical design manager
at Grimshaw
Grimshaw is seeking a technical design manager to join its team in London.
Grimshaw Architects are looking for a technical design manager to support the London studio and lead our specifications team, identifying areas for technical knowledge sharing and upskilling in line with current industry legislation. We have a bespoke in-house system that is not based on traditional specifications systems, we are looking to expand this across all our offices, this may require some international travel and there is the potential for this role to lead to a global role providing international leadership of key specification tasks and technical information for all of our construction projects.
Skills, experience and competencies:
- likely to be a UK registered architect or international equivalent but potentially from an allied professional field
- experience in the creation and development of specifications for multiple projects or as standard specifications within a practice or work sector
- international experience beneficial, especially Australia and/or the USA
- good knowledge of architectural practice, especially detailed design, construction and materials
- experience managing a small team whilst working alongside a larger group of colleagues
- good communication and presentation skills, especially clear concise writing
- excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- good interpersonal skills: largely an internal role across Grimshaw architectural teams but occasional client or contractor facing work
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and run your own technical department in an international architectural practice.
We are committed as a practice to achieving only net-zero carbon ready designs by 2025: sustainability is at the core of all our work, regardless of location. All our staff are expected to help us realise this ambition by engaging in training and discourse.
Grimshaw is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome people from all backgrounds and recognise that in order to be successful, we need to create an inclusive environment where everyone can reach their potential and succeed.
Any offer of employment with Grimshaw will be conditional upon you having the right to work in the UK.