Head Of Design

Your new company
HAYS Architecture & Design NI are delighted to be working on behalf of a key client in their search for a competent professional to step into their Head of Design Position. A household name within NI Construction, specifically within the realms of cutting edge Fit Out & Specialist Joinery delivery, they have carved a name for themselves at the forefront of this specialism for over 50 years. With organic expansion and growth, this Senior level appointment is part of both restructuring and succession planning, and opens up a rare, elevated opportunity for the right individual to make a move to the pinnacle of involvement in their design career. It\'s an exciting time to become involved, especially within the upper echelons of the company, as they continue to broaden their reach and scope in terms of workload and typology. With applications warmly invited to those coming from an Architectural, Design Management or Interior Design background - it should appeal to Senior professionals looking for the compelling chance to step into a spotlight role that not only offers senior management input on an attractive range of complex and innovative projects, but sincere impact in terms of the company's direction and strategy.

Your new role
The incumbent job holder will be tasked with leading a sizeable design division, and lead them in ensuring robust delivery and capability from estimation through to site installation, ensuring milestones and parameters are met with regard to budget, programme and to clients' specification. You will be responsible for all aspects of Design across all projects within the organisation's portfolio, giving a focus to best practice, adding value, enhancing buildability and maximising commerciality. This role has a pivotal part to play in driving digital construction in terms of implementation and pushing boundaries & continual improvement of workstreams and collaboration.

As can be imagined, the full spectrum of roles and responsibilities is wide-ranging, and, as such, will be fully disclosed as part of the interview process.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have a 3rd level qualification within Architecture, Construction or Interior design, and have an impressive portfolio of previous involvement on £multi-million projects, ideally including sizeable / extensive fit-out packages. In addition, you should have been involved in these works at a senior level, with demonstrable experience of managing such including design through all stages. You'll have a profound depth of knowledge across design methodologies, typologies and software implementation, with the ability to trouble shoot, conceptualise and deliver complex schemes. This position requires excellent leadership and people-management skills with the ability to competently juggle multiple projects and deliver simultaneous results. You should be comfortable liaising with operational teams, clients, stakeholders and supply team partners. It is expected that you will have a grasp of digital construction, value engineering and the latest building regulations.

Whilst by no means extensive, there may be sporadic travel involved with this position (ranging from once to 3-4 times a month at peak times).

What you'll get in return
The successful applicant will avail of a top-tier position with a first class NI contractor, and have real-world impact on their trajectory and success. As such you will command a senior-level salary and associated package (including enhanced pension, private health care, life assurance, working from home scheme and other additional benefits). With this being a rare opportunity at this level, your application is warmly encouraged should you feel that you meet the criteria above. More details can be disclosed upon enquiry, and interest is expected to be high - so apply early to ensure consideration before the closing date of February 28th.

What you need to do now
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