North West England, UK
Design project manager
at BDP
BDP is hiring a design project manager to join its Sheffield, Liverpool or Manchester office.
We are looking to recruit a design project manager to join our northern region team on a permanent basis. The role would be based in either our Sheffield, Liverpool or Manchester office, with weekly travel to Manchester at a minimum required.
This role would take a client-facing design management lead on some of our most high-profile projects. Candidates are welcomed from those with project and design management backgrounds, plus architects seeking a potential change of career.
About the role
Our design managers play a key role in supporting the design process via the provision of specialist project and commercial management services including:
- planning and programming of design projects
- deliverable definition and progress monitoring/reporting
- resource management
- quality assurance support
- appointment negotiation
- internal and external commercial management
- supply chain and procurement and management
This is a permanent, full-time role and we are seeking a proactive and motivated individual with the ambition to develop a career within BDP.
About you
The ideal candidate will generally have an awareness of the building design process and an interest in project management plus commercial issues. You may be an architect who wishes to move into a project management role or work in a related design/project management role already.
In addition, the ideal candidate will be:
- strong communication and people skills with the ability to work well within the dynamics of design and client teams
- commercially aware and comfortable with interpreting and applying contractual documentation
- aware of the challenges of working within a creative environment
- excellent analytical and reporting skills
- good knowledge of project management software such as Microsoft Project and an awareness of project planning techniques
- strong organisation skills with the ability to juggle projects with differing deadlines
- good knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint
Relevant qualifications such as PRINCE 2 or APM PFQ/PMQ will be considered an advantage but not essential.
About us
BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.
We are placemakers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.
Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios create design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.
BDP offers
BDP offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package, combined with a positive working environment and a healthy attitude to work-life balance. The opportunity to learn and develop skills alongside a dedicated team will be available to the successful applicant.
BDP’s attractive remuneration package includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance and contribution towards professional subscriptions. BDP also offers an employee assistance programme, employee profit share scheme and health screening benefit.
We have a social life committee which organises a wide range of social, sporting and charitable activities, and a communication committee for improvement and development ideas.
To apply
To apply for the role please follow the link here to be directed to our careers website and click on the apply button below the vacancy. You will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach an up-to-date CV with a cover letter (less than 400 words) outlining how your skills and experience match the requirements for the above job description.
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, well-being and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills and professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
BDP is an equal opportunity employer.
No agencies or third-party applications please.