Temporary Works Designer (Events)

Salary: 50 000 * BONUS

Level: Senior

Location: Wandsworth London, HYBRID (3 days in office, 2 days WFH)

Industry: Experience Design

Number of employees: 20

Contract: PERMANENT

Founded: 2010

Information on the company

Our client has a genuine passion for delivering world-class experiences to event organisers, brands, agencies, and suppliers across the globe. They design and build vibrant spaces and memorable experiences that leave an impression.

The specialty here is building semi-permanent and permanent structures using a unique steel structure. The company invests heavily in innovation and coming up with new ways to serve its clients. They have a reputation for building strong and lasting relationships with clients and have worked with the likes of Formula E, Goodwood Race Course, Brixton Market, Ticketmaster, and more - across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

Day-to-day activities will include…

  • Lead and manage the design process from concept to production, understanding and ensuring all outputs from the design team fit the client design requirements, are quality checked, and completed within the required timeframe.

  • Responsible for maintaining all client-facing communications, presentations & technical submissions are correct. Identifying errors, instructing the team on changes & amendments, and signing off anything that leaves the design hub.

  • Produce High-level technical documents using Sketch Up and AutoCAD to produce carcass drawings, piece/component drawings, sections, floor plans, and electrical plans, researching new technologies to improve their techniques.

  • Interpret and understand structural calculation documents, working closely with structural engineers to ensure every structure is fit for purpose achieving structural sign-off with the client

  • Strong understanding of construction methods and materials, to expertly advise Project Managers on those best suited to a project.

  • Responsible for the continual development of the company’s steel structures driving costs and time efficiencies down whilst ensuring the highest standards of quality are maintained.

  • Keep up to date with relevant UK building regulations, codes, and legislation, ensuring that all designs meet regulatory and legislative requirements

  • Form part of the leadership team, contributing strategic direction from a design perspective and overall progression of the business.

  • Responsible for the Management and development of the design team, leading weekly design meetings, and setting annual team objectives

  • Maintain regular communication with the wider design team, providing project updates in weekly team meetings and at the management level.

The ideal candidate…

Essentials

  • Proven work experience as a Senior Designer, Design Manager or a similar role

  • Qualifications in Architectural Engineering / Structural Engineering or similar.

  • Knowledge of construction materials and practices and an understanding of UK building regulations

  • Strong understanding of structural steel and steel fabrication

  • Highly Proficient in design software i.e AutoCAD and SketchUp

  • Confident in demonstrating technical expertise, knowledge, and passion for the design and build process

  • Ability to present clearly and articulately to the wider team, clients, and the leadership team

Nice to Have

  • Line Management Experience

  • Experience of dealing with suppliers

  • Experience in procurement management

  • Experience in modular construction, pre-fabrication or/and MMC

  • Experience of working for a small business within a dynamic fast paced environment

  • Knowledge & experience on managing the fabrication process.

  • Understanding drawing references & symbols, attention to detail, the ordering process from negotiation with suppliers to tracking deliveries.

Great things about working here…

  • 9-5 with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home

  • Private health care

  • Culture of celebrating team members and regular updates of strategy from the leadership team

  • Bonus scheme

  • Individual development plans and performance management plan

  • Strong team spirit

  • Regular socials

  • Incredible clients