Job Description

Prior to a successful MBO (management by out) in 2003 this Practice used to be a subsidiary company within one of the UK’s most respected Construction organisations. Specialising in delivering innovative design and build solutions for controlled environment requirements they have seen a planned and consistent expansion of their business in this “blue chip” sector.

Stretching across a variety of disciplines including Aeronautical, Pharmaceutical, Micro-Electronic, Healthcare and Food Preparation, their client list boasts the likes of Smith & Nephew, Rolls Royce and Coca-Cola.

Based out of offices near York projects are Yorkshire and UK orientated as well international. They do have an office in Singapore which presents the opportunity for future overseas travel to site locations such as Hong Kong and Manila.

The team prides itself on its office dynamic which can be best described as relaxed but extremely professional. It is evident that this is a real opportunity to work for a conscientious employer which takes pride in their work and the people who deliver it.

Benefits include 24 days holiday (increasing with continuity of service), Healthcare Scheme, Stakeholders Pension, Car Parking, 40p per Business Mile, 8.30am-5.00pm Monday – Thursday, 8.30pm – 4.00pm Friday

Having recently been awarded a very large pharmaceutical project, the opportunity has arisen for a Project Designer to join this established team of professionals who will provide the necessary support and training for the right individual to develop in this niche sector.

Reporting to the Project Manager you will be joining an experienced team of in-house designers to help co-ordinate a large pharmaceutical project from design and development through to completion. As part of this successful team you will be responsible for overseeing the critical design of clean-build environments, whilst delivering a full construction programme.

Qualifications/Skills Required

Working within a projects team, you will have a proven ability to organise, manage and deliver the successful and profitable development of projects, co-ordinating all design activities from commencement through to completion. An experienced and competent Architectural Technologist you have a reasonable knowledge of current Building Regulations, DDA and Fire Protection and be capable of construction detailing. With experience liaising on site you will be confident in performing site inspections and comfortable in attending client and contractor meetings to present and approve detailed design proposals. A willingness to learn you must be capable of thinking ‘outside the box’ and demonstrate an interest in undertaking challenges which require research into material properties and manufacturing techniques. This is not a position for a Technologist or Technician who cannot diversify in their design process; it is a position offering the right individual an opportunity to learn, develop and hone existing design and construction skills into a specialised and challenging industry, whilst playing a part in the company’s success.

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