Assistant Design Manager BLUA79566

Joining us as Assistant Design Manager, you will assist with design information and design philosophy for new build student accommodation.

Registering received drawings on the information system, you will review the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers and co-ordinate changes within the Design team to ensure best value. Producing drawings via AutoCAD drawing system, you will attend Design team meetings to co-ordinate the building process and liaise and meet with local authority planners and highways department to discuss issues. You will also co-ordinate design information in accordance with Building Regulations and audit drawing systems on site, ensuring they pass the relevant departments.

About You

We’re looking for an individual who holds an NVQ Level 4, Degree, HND or HNC or who has the equivalent relevant experience. You should have good working knowledge of Building Regulations and have basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawing systems. Strong communication, negotiation and time management skills are also a must.

About Us

Watkin Jones Group plc is one of the UK’s leading construction and development companies with nationwide developments. Established in 1791, we have grown steadily over two centuries to become one of the most successful and respected names in the property development and construction industry. We are highly experienced in delivering new developments, ranging from purpose built residential in the form of student accommodation and build to rent, commercial and retail units, and housing developments. We have successfully delivered more than 34,500 student units throughout the UK since 1999.

Why Join Us?

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you some extensive benefits which include; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years’ service by 1 day up to a max of 29 days per annum), discretionary annual bonus, lodge allowance, discounted gym memberships, corporate summer party, medicash and a 5% company matched contributory pension.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.