Technical Designer

Company:

I am currently working with an exciting, dynamic and recently established commercial fit out contractor based in the heart of London. They have been set up with the initial support of a regional fit out and refurbishment contractor working in the midlands and northern home countries. Operating as their ‘sister company’ they are tasked with building relationships and delivering high quality commercial fit outs for their clients with an honest and down to earth approach. The business has a calculated and realistic plan for its growth. Having turned over £8.1m in its first year its on course to secure £10m in year two and is targeting £15m in year three. Their projects are a mix of end user CAT B fit outs and landlord commercial refurbishments, CAT A and CAT A+ fit outs.

Each of the directors and divisional leads have previously worked for ‘named’ fit out contractors and are putting a real conscious effort into taking positive parts from their previous employment and focusing on eradicating some of the negatives associated with fit out contracting.

They have a very friendly, open and honest approach focusing on building strong relationships with everyone they work with, which has reaped rewards in a short space of time with a number of projects secured via recommendation. They also put a lot of time and effort into sourcing staff, aside from a candidate needing to have an appropriate skill set and experience, they are want to hire people with the same drive, work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude. Individuals joining the business now will become fundamental as the business growth, enabling the chance to grow with the business into more senior capacities.

Role: Technical Designer

This company have identified a Technical Designer as their next key appointment. A large proportion of their project portfolio is undertaken on a design and build basis with a novated architecture/ design team, so they want someone to become the crucial link between the architect and contractor. The successful candidate needs to be comfortable working for a smaller but growing business. They will be the first person in the company involved in design with real potential for this candidate to move into a lead/ divisional capacity in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Taking the lead on the development of detailed technical drawings and other construction related documentation.
• Oversee project at technical design, delivery stage and supervise works on site.
• Ensuring projects and effectively planned, designed, and executed. This role requires a deep understanding of design and build commercial office fit out.
• Ensure that designs adhere to industry standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with engineers, architects, and other technical experts to translate project requirements into detailed technical designs. Review and approve engineering drawings,
• schematics, and specifications.
• Implement quality control processes to ensure that designs meet high standards for safety, reliability, and performance. Conduct design reviews and risk assessments.
• Effective communication channels with internal teams, clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, challenges and milestones.
• Oversee document control with regards to registration and distribution of design and technical information.

Key competencies required:

• Professional qualification in architecture/ design.
• Experience working on commercial workplace fit out projects in the UK.
• Knowledge of the RIBA stages.
• Technical and Building Construction knowledge
• Knowledge of Building Regulations
• Knowledge of Health & Safety / CDM Regulations
• Experience of coordinating, managing and providing technical guidance
• Ambition to push technical design and innovation with a passion for detailing
• Fluency with production of information in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Confidence communicating with clients, authorities, external consultants and contractors.
• Capability and willingness to collaborate, innovate, learn and work as a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment to deadlines.