Supports design management for high-end residential projects from pre-construction through handover. Coordinates consultants, subcontractors, technical submissions, shop drawings, RFIs, design information, samples, mock-ups, meetings, reports, budgets, programmes, and quality standards. Ensures compliance with planning, listed building, building, and fire regulations while helping resolve site coordination issues and maintain design quality.
ACT is looking for an Assistant Design Manager to join our growing team. This is an entry-level role for newly qualified architects who want to move from practice into design management. You’ll work closely with our Design Managers from pre-construction through to project handover. Along the way you’ll learn how design is delivered and coordinated on site, for high-end residential projects built to an exceptional standard.
Our clients expect the highest quality, so we’re looking for someone with a keen eye for design detail and a real interest in how buildings come together. You’ll bring your architectural training, and we’ll give you hands-on experience on the contractor’s side, plus structured support and mentoring to grow your career in design management with a leading super-prime residential contractor.
This is an exciting time to join us, as we expand and develop our in-house design team and its capabilities
About You
- A recently qualified architect (ARB/RIBA Part 3), or a Part 2 graduate close to qualifying, keen to move into design management
- A degree in Architecture or Architectural Technology
- Around 1–3 years’ experience in practice, ideally covering RIBA Stages 3–5, shown through a portfolio and CV
- An interest in high-end residential projects (direct experience is a bonus but not essential)
- Some understanding of Planning and Listed Building Consent / heritage requirements
- Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and Fire Regulations
- An awareness of M&E and structural coordination, and a willingness to build on it
- Experience with AutoCAD, ArchiCAD or Vectorworks is preferred but not essential
- A good understanding of construction detailing and design coordination
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills, and eagerness to learn
Job responsibilities
Working alongside and learning from our Design Managers, you will:
- Help coordinate and manage design information from specialist consultants and subcontractors across multiple projects
- Review technical design submittals and shop drawings during RIBA Stages 4 and 5, checking they meet project requirements, planning approvals and quality standards
- Help produce, review and approve samples, mock-ups and quality benchmarks
- Support the design-related Request for Information (RFI) process through to completion
- Help develop and maintain the Information Release Schedule, flagging inconsistencies, design changes and missing information
- Prepare design reports and progress updates
- Support Design Team Meetings (DTMs) and workshops by recording and tracking actions through to completion
- Work with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve design issues
- Help maintain programme, budget control and design quality throughout each project
- Help check that the work complies with Planning and Listed Building Consents
- Visit sites regularly to see the design built, follow progress and help resolve coordination issues
- Attend project meetings with internal teams, clients and their consultant teams
- Follow company project reporting requirements for design management, both internally and externally
Benefits
- 24 Days Holidays (three to be taken during the Christmas shutdown period).
- Length of Service Leave - You will receive one day holiday on top of your entitlement for every year that you have worked, up to five additional days.
- Vitality Healthcare - Private healthcare including, physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, chiropody/podiatry, acupuncture, and homoeopathy.
- Wellhub Membership - Free access to gyms, wellness centres and health apps.
- Strong Culture - Regular events, team building activities and celebrations.
- NEST Pension Scheme - ACT contribution of 3% (based on full earnings)
- Professional Development - Opportunities for career advancement and internal promotions.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential support including 24/7 advice, counselling services, and resources for mental health and wellbeing.
- Cycle to Work - Tax-efficient way to save on a new bike and accessories, with monthly payments taken directly from your salary.
- Mintago – All-in-one benefit platform, offering salary sacrifice for pension contributions alongside our other benefits.
- Dog friendly office.
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