London, UK
Design manager
at Gillespies
Gillespies is seeking a design manager to join its team in London.
Project manager/design manager – associate/director level
Gillespies is a leading landscape design and masterplanning practice with an outstanding reputation for delivering responsibly designed, transformative and award-winning spaces that add real value to people’s lives. We work with forward-thinking clients on pioneering projects that push the boundaries in creativity, innovation and sustainability. We have offices throughout the UK and an exciting national and international portfolio of projects. The pandemic has strengthened the importance of delivering well-designed healthy spaces that are inclusive for all. Gillespies is leading a new nature-led urbanism, and we are looking for a passionate and highly talented designer to help us redefine the landscapes of our time.
The role:
- job role: project manager/design manager with stakeholder experience
- location: Clerkenwell, London, UK
- contract: fixed-term nine months
- reports to: partners
Gillespies London office are seeking to hire a creative and diligent associate architect/project manager or design manager with minimum 10-15 years of professional experience, and an interest in working in a design focused, international office. A background in Middle East experience essential, as well as stakeholder management. A degree in architecture or project management is required, however we also welcome architects and designers with a strong sensibility for client management.
- the candidate will have a well-structured and proactive approach to their work, with experience across work stages from concept design to schematic design and demonstrated ability to lead and manage sub-consultants and client teams on projects of high complexity
- in the role of project manager, the candidate will be responsible for client liaison and sub-consultant management and communication. The candidate will also be responsibilities for managing project budgets, road map/timeline as well as the day-to-day project scheduling
- the candidate will be thoroughly familiar with current computer software programs, in particular MS Project, AutoCAD and the Adobe Creative Suite. They should work in a well-structured, precise, and reliable manner, take a keen interest in their work and be confident in working in a fast-paced environment
Join a talented team
Gillespies is passionate about design and dedicated to making a positive impact on the built environment. We offer great opportunities to develop your design skills and professional knowledge, within a supportive and stimulating work environment. Our studios are creative and sociable, with an international team of talented designers.
Our offer:
- a competitive salary with a range of benefits
- a ‘flexi-hours’ scheme to allow for a healthy work-life balance
- two days a week working from home for full-time staff or 1 day a week for part-time staff
To apply:
If you are interested in joining our team, we would love to hear from you.
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References will be required after interview.
Gillespies LLP is an equal opportunities employer. We regret that we can only respond to successful applications.