Total 12 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Maidstone, Kent, me15 1aa

About Us

Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.



About the Role


We are seeking a talented CAD Draughtsperson & GIS Operator to join our Property and Facilities Management Team. In this role, you will provide essential support to the Regeneration & Assets Team by producing high-quality technical and legal plans using AutoCAD and Geographical Information Services (GIS).



The successful candidate will also act as the primary administrator for the Council’s integrated Estate and Facilities Management System (TF Cloud), ensuring accurate data management and reporting.



Main Responsibilities



Utilise AutoCAD to create detailed technical plans and legal documents for property acquisitions, redevelopment schemes, and leases.


Assist with on-site surveys, capturing accurate measurements and producing scaled drawings to support the Regeneration & Assets Team.


Maintain and update the Council’s property database using TF Cloud and GIS software.


Gather and input data relating to the operational costs of Council-owned properties and produce performance reports.


Work closely with surveyors to prioritise tasks and ensure plans are completed accurately and within set deadlines.

Assist in preparing marketing particulars for property disposals, ensuring clear presentation of plans to aid decision-making.

Candidate Profile


We believe in fostering growth and development for all employees at every stage of their careers. You will have the opportunity to benefit from training in new technologies and systems and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate should have:



Formal training and strong experience in using AutoCAD and GIS software (e.g. ArcMap).
A good educational standard, with a minimum of 5 GCSEs (including Maths and English) and at least one A-Level.


Excellent IT skills, with a focus on attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to confidently and accurately articulate information to colleagues and stakeholders.


A proactive approach to managing workloads and delivering tasks within deadlines.


Benefits and Working Arrangements



Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and on-site (1-2 days per week).


Professional Development: Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career progression.

Employee Wellbeing: Weekly well-being drop-in sessions and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.


If you are passionate about CAD and GIS and want to be part of a forward-thinking team making a positive impact in Bexley, we want to hear from you.

Additional Information


As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About the role:
Please note we don't have a fixed closing date but instead will close the role when we have sufficient applicants to interview so apply soon to not miss out!
Job Description for : Art and Design Technician

Grade : Spine Point 14-22

Salary: £11,234 - £14,150 per annum( £22,487 - £28,300 Full Time equivalent)

Hours: 18.5 Hours per week (0.5 FTE)

Responsible to: Curriculum Manager – Art, ICT and Media

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

London South East College is looking for highly motivated individual to maintain the work in the Art and design department across campuses to support learner achievement.

The role of the Art and Design Technician is a key role in the department with the maintenance of the teaching areas this role is vital to learner success.

The successful candidate will work flexibly across the campuses to prepare and maintain equipment and resources for classes and teachers.

The successful candidate will oversee the safe storage of all resources as well as contributing to the achievement of learners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for improving the quality of customer services within the department.

The successful candidate will provide advice on technical issues and be responsible for practical demonstrations to small groups of students in the groups.

The successful candidate will work flexibly in the absence of staff with sickness and support with cover teaching.

Those appointed will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The successful candidate will ensure a safe and well maintained working environment by regularly updating Risk and COSHH assessments.

About The Company
The College
London South East Colleges is a successful and innovative College operating with sites across Bromley, Bexley, Orpington, Greenwich and Lambeth. With nearly 14,000 students and 1,000 members of staff, the College is a major employer in the area and makes a significant impact on the lives and future prospects of its learners who travel from across London to study with us. The College is also the sponsor of London South East Academies Trust, a growing Multi-Academy which is rapidly developing a track record of academic and financial success. With a combined turnover of circa£65m and the ambitious growth plans of the group, there has never been a better time to join this exciting organisation.
Benefits
The benefits package includes annual leave of 13.5 days (excluding bank holidays) plus 3 efficiency closure days during Christmas, up to 2additional College closure days, and leave for volunteering (pro rata for part time staff).There are excellent pension schemes, including employer contributions(Teachers’ Pension Scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme or Nest). Staff also have access to our Employee Assistance Programme, free onsite parking, salary sacrifice cycle to work/bike loan scheme and annual season ticket loan. Youwill have access to onsite gym at Bromley, discounts in inhouse restaurants and hair and beauty treatments.
Accreditations
As employers, we recognise and embrace our legal and quality-assurance framework responsibilities, and use these frameworks, as well as other accreditations and schemes, to further develop our development and progress of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We also acknowledge that there is always more that we can learn, and so we use these accreditations to provide an external lens and share/gain best-practice information.
In line with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidance we conduct social media checks for all candidates who are shortlisted for roles in order to ascertain their suitability to work with children and young adults.
Equal Opportunities
London South East Colleges is fully-committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer, and creating a diverse and inclusive workspace, free from discrimination and harassment. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion/belief, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, parental status and/or marital/partnership status.
As a Disability Confident –Committed employer, we will offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meet the minimum job role criteria.




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Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Canterbury

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Highly Competitive

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Senior / Design Manager for a regional and or national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

WHATS NEXT?

For more information, please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you an ambitious, motivated, and excellent Teacher of Design and Technology looking for a career-defining opportunity? We are seeking a passionate Design and Technology Teacher to join a mixed school who believe that every child has the potential to be a successful learner, whatever their background, ability, interests or talents. They are committed to demonstrating this belief to our students, ensuring their success.
Multiple opportunities for a skilled Design and Technology are available at a well-regarded secondary school in Bromley with a start date of January 2025. Hays Education, a leading provider with exclusive partnerships with secondary schools in North Kent, Maidstone, Tunbridge wells and Ashford, is assisting several schools in enhancing their DT department. We are actively seeking experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) interested in embarking on a rewarding new journey with the potential for growth and exciting challenges.

Bromley is a major commercial centre and focal point of outer South East London. Located just nine miles from Charing Cross, it sits in the upper valley of the River Ravensbourn.

Role and Responsibilities:
*To plan, develop and deliver high quality lessons using a variety of approaches, to continually enhance teaching and learning
*To monitor student progress, keeping student records that include assessment outcomes and targets set at regular intervals in line with Academy policy, to enable all students to achieve their full potential.
*Contribute to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare and personal care of children and young people with regard to Every Child Matters agenda and Area Child Protection Procedures.
*Ensure continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching.
*Set homework regularly, (in accordance with the Academy homework policy), to consolidate and extend learning and encourage students to take responsibility for their own learning
*Track student progress, monitoring achievement against targets set, and take appropriate action on student outcomes.
*Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.

Requirements:
*Bachelor's degree in Design and Technology or any other related field.
*Teaching certification or relevant teaching qualifications.
*Proven experience of teaching Design and Technology at the secondary or higher education level.
*Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Membership of a generous pension scheme

• Teacher/Support Staff Pension contribution.
• Free Flu Vaccinations.
• Employee Assistant Programme via Health Assure.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Mentoring and high-level training
• Trust wide focus on wellbeing including respite weeks and breakfast
• Subsidised staff meals
• Free, secure car parking

*Travel Vouchers and Benefits: 3 x £100 vouchers given each term and a variety of discount codes and cash-backs.**
*Hays Training Hub: Access to over 80,000 training courses including training pop-up centres. *
*Your own Dedicated Secondary Consultant

Application Process:

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV or call us now.
If this job is not quite right for you, but you are looking for a new job in education, please still contact your local office for a confidential

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Your new companyYour new company is a highly experienced consultancy specialised in mechanical, electrical and sustainable areas of building design. They work closely with education, commercial, conservation, hotels, sport and leisure, residential, healthcare, and community sectors.They have offices in 6 different locations in the UK. Your new role will be based in Cambridge or Norwich.
Your new roleDue to recent growth and expansion, your new company is now looking for a senior mechanical design engineer.The role will involve engineering support to the practice by providing expertise in the field of mechanical engineering in the built environment to be included in design and project management. You will be meeting with clients to establish project briefs, formulating sound engineering, cost-effective solutions. You will ensure designs not only meet functional requirements but are fully compliant with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, CIBSE guides, building regulations and best practice and environmentally sensitive. Prepare budget costs for client consideration and draw up tender documentation. Projects manage site work from commencement to completion and monitor site work against specification requirements. Carry out inspections of existing installations and submit condition reports and agree contractor final accounts.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed, your new company is looking for someone who has a degree or masters in engineering, is a member of the chartered institute of building services (or similar), chartered engineer status, full driving licence and excellent communication skills, problem-solving and a good decision marker.
What you'll get in returnFlexible and remote working options available, you will be working with a great office team where they have opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. Fully expensed seasonal social events, your new company is offering a competitive pension scheme,

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Are you a seasoned design engineer with a passion for creating innovative solutions within the building services industry? We're seeking a Principal Design Engineer to join our dynamic team and drive excellence in design.
About Us:
We are a forward-thinking consultancy, committed to shaping the future of Building Services. Our projects span various sectors, including healthcare, commercial offices, education, retail, mixed-use, and residential. As a Principal Design Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in transforming concepts into reality.
Role Overview:

• Position: Principal Design Engineer (Building Services)
• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: Competitive (Up to £70,000 depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Leadership:
   Lead and inspire a team of designers, ensuring high-quality deliverables across multiple projects.
2. Technical Expertise:
   Apply your deep understanding of building services engineering principles to develop innovative solutions.
3. Collaboration:
   Work closely with architects, project managers, and other stakeholders to integrate HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems seamlessly.
4. Project Delivery:
   Oversee the design process from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
5. Problem-Solving:
   Tackle complex challenges head-on, finding creative ways to optimise energy efficiency, sustainability, and user comfort.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Building Services Engineering or related field.
• Proven track record in designing and delivering successful building services projects.
• Chartered Engineer status (preferred).

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in relevant design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit).
• Passion for sustainability and innovation.

Why Join Us?

• Impact:
  Shape the future of iconic structures and contribute to sustainable development.
• Collaboration:
  Work alongside experts who share your passion for excellence.
• Growth:
  Access ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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Luxury Residential Interior Designer

Location: Manchester, M3 5JS
Salary: Up to £35K, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Benefits: * Pension scheme
* Free refreshments
* Basement Parking

Our client were founded to "bring visionary dream designs to reality." The company wanted design excellence not just for their interior design clients but for anyone who is passionate about interiors.

Their multi-award-winning interior design service turns visionary dream designs into reality, providing the journey to complete bespoke projects through conception, visuals and specification. Nominated in 6 categories for the prestigious 2023 International Design And Architecture Awards for their recent work.

Theye specialise in creating the finest luxury interiors for their discerning clientele across the world by pushing the boundaries of what they thought could be possible through the use of the most luxurious materials, bespoke furniture, lighting and joinery combined with our decades worth of expertise to show that there are truly no boundaries when it comes to creating dream homes.

You will be working alongside renowned interior designer and TV personality within a beautiful Design practice & showroom in Manchester city centre.

Interior Designer - The Role:

Due to continued success and growth throughout the years, an exciting position has become available for a full-time, Interior Designer based in Manchester to join our team of designers.

Main responsibilities and duties:

* Uphold our ethos, look and reputation
* Handling a multitude of budgets from £100K to multi-million
* Conceptual luxury designs
* Site visits
* Detailed CAD & Technical drawings
* 3D Renders
* Liaising with suppliers and contractors over the phone and in person

Interior Designer - Candidate Specification:

The successful candidate will have proven success in handling luxury projects from concept to completion.

They will only consider candidates without the luxury design experience who have a passion for luxury interior design and can demonstrate that their skills are transferable.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

* The candidate must have at least 2 years' experience for this position
* AutoCAD
* Sketchup or 3D Rendering experience like enscape
* Interior Architecture Knowledge
* Knowledge of luxury furnishings
* Project Management skills
* Working successfully under pressure
* M&E Drawings
* Create digital and physical mood boards
* Ability to work with speed and accuracy
* Excellent communication skills
* Ability to thrive under stress
* Confident, Sociable & Ability to converse appropriately and effectively with high-end clientele.
* Be impeccably presentable at all times
* Willing to learn and have the ability to appropriately inject their personality into this role.
* In-depth knowledge of the interior industry and luxury suppliers
* In-depth knowledge of textiles
* A passion for furniture and design
* Keep up to date with trends through social media, magazine, trade events etc.
* Ability to multitask & Think outside of the box
* Use initiative & Have an eye for detail
* Wanting a long term career

Experience of the following and advantage: Interior Design, CAD, Technical Drawings, Luxury designs, Sketchup, Project Management, Interior Designer, Architectural Designer, Interior Architect, CAD Draughtsman

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please

Dimensions is proud to be one of very few social care organisations that are accredited by the Great Places To Work programme in 2024 - now 6 years in a row!

The role of the L&D Design Coordinator is to support and help enable the ongoing delivery of departmental initiatives, programmes and projects.

The full-time salary for this role is £24,931.15 (The hours being offered for this role are 25 hours with a pro-rata salary of £16,620.67).

Interviews will take place on the 29th November via teams.

About the role

Provide a brief description about the role (Think about attracting your target audience). Your main duties will include:

- The Aspire programme - liaising with Best Hopes, taking delegated budget approval decisions, arranging planned events.

- The Roffey Park Leadership Development Programme - arranging events, liaising with participants, liaising with Roffey Park.

- The Management Development programme - working with both internal 'customers' and external training providers to ensure the timely provision of required events.

- The Mental Health First Aider network - providing co-ordination and support in terms of arranging further training, supervision webinars or helping to maintain a healthy online peer supervision network.

About you

The successful applicant will have:

- Experience of working with training suppliers and partners

- Possess knowledge and understand of invoicing processes

- Experience of working within social care

- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to develop effective working partnerships

The rewards

- Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)

- Staff discount shopping scheme 'Rewarding Dimensions'

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Pension scheme

- Long Service Awards

- Qualification scheme

- Employee recognition scheme 'Inspiring People'

- Discounted health and dental cover

- Life Assurance

- Bike to Work Scheme

- Season Ticket Loan

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

Apply now

- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

This is you: looking for a career that gives you the freedom to be your own boss, part of a nationwide company, offering uncapped earning potential and making the most out of your outgoing personality and your technical and design capabilities.

You may not have considered becoming self-employed, here at the we give you the ongoing support and structure that you need to take your first steps into owning your own career! All your appointments are set-up by head office and we’ll give you the tools to make your business a success from day one!

And this is us! The UK’s leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for over 50 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. But the quality products and excellent customer service are only made possible by having great people representing us – and we’re looking to take on self-employed Conservatory Design Sales Specialists Nationwide

What you’ll be doing

You’ll have extensive training to know the products inside out, so you can be confident in designing suitable conservatory plans and selling them to customers – your enthusiasm and creativity will capture the customer to ensure the deal is sealed!

Your role will involve:

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Following up our warm sales leads either visiting customers at their homes and utilising our new remote selling framework

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Using our internal systems to design living spaces that excite and persuade the customer

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Giving persuasive sales pitches to convert quotes to sales

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Educating customers about all of the product ranges and services offered

What we’re looking for:

You’ll need to be self-motivated, friendly, and confident communicating with a variety of customers. And you’ll need to be:

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Proactive and results-driven

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Flexible towards a varied workload and working hours

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Experience within Home Improvements (or similar) paired with CAD or Design experience

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Able to provide a consistently high level of customer service

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A driver with a full UK driving licence and your own car

What we can offer you:

This is truly a career where your hard work pays off – the more you put in, the more you get out! With OTE of £60-90k (although there’s no cap on your earning potential), you’ll also enjoy other possible bonuses - holidays, weekends away, tickets to sports events, and a full support package.

You’ll receive industry-leading training within your role along with a tour of our factory to help you reach your full sales and business development potential enabling you to take home market leading commission!

If you want a rewarding career where you answer to yourself, manage your own time, and earn an enviable amount of money along the way, then apply today or request a call back.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

This is you: looking for a career that gives you the freedom to be your own boss, part of a nationwide company, offering uncapped earning potential and making the most out of your outgoing personality and your technical and design capabilities.

You may not have considered becoming self-employed, here at the we give you the ongoing support and structure that you need to take your first steps into owning your own career! All your appointments are set-up by head office and we’ll give you the tools to make your business a success from day one!

And this is us! The UK’s leading home improvement business, proud of our craftsmanship and service, which has kept customers coming back time and time again for over 50 years. All our products are made in Britain to the highest industry standards. But the quality products and excellent customer service are only made possible by having great people representing us – and we’re looking to take on self-employed Conservatory Design Sales Specialists Nationwide

What you’ll be doing

You’ll have extensive training to know the products inside out, so you can be confident in designing suitable conservatory plans and selling them to customers – your enthusiasm and creativity will capture the customer to ensure the deal is sealed!

Your role will involve:

•

Following up our warm sales leads either visiting customers at their homes and utilising our new remote selling framework

•

Using our internal systems to design living spaces that excite and persuade the customer

•

Giving persuasive sales pitches to convert quotes to sales

•

Educating customers about all of the product ranges and services offered

What we’re looking for:

You’ll need to be self-motivated, friendly, and confident communicating with a variety of customers. And you’ll need to be:

•

Proactive and results-driven

•

Flexible towards a varied workload and working hours

•

Experience within Home Improvements (or similar) paired with CAD or Design experience

•

Able to provide a consistently high level of customer service

•

A driver with a full UK driving licence and your own car

What we can offer you:

This is truly a career where your hard work pays off – the more you put in, the more you get out! With OTE of £60-90k (although there’s no cap on your earning potential), you’ll also enjoy other possible bonuses - holidays, weekends away, tickets to sports events, and a full support package.

You’ll receive industry-leading training within your role along with a tour of our factory to help you reach your full sales and business development potential enabling you to take home market leading commission!

If you want a rewarding career where you answer to yourself, manage your own time, and earn an enviable amount of money along the way, then apply today or request a call back.

Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company’s value of “Succeed Together” we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.

The Recruitment Co are currently looking for an Electrical Design Engineer, to join an expanding controls team for one of our Turnkey project Engineering clients.

What to Expect:

• Perform tasks as assigned by the Controls Division Manager.
• Use AutoCAD software to create electrical designs.
• Develop engineered solutions based on specifications under the supervision of the Electrical Contract Manager.
• Participate in all project phases, from enquiry and concept design to detailed design.
• Report design progress and forecasts to the Electrical Contract Manager.
• Attend client and sub-contractor meetings to provide technical expertise and project support.
• Produce test documents and attend Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) at panel manufacturers' premises.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in electrical engineering.

What we need from you:

• Engineering qualification at Level 4 or higher (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and cable design software.
• Working knowledge of BS EN 60204 and BS 7671 for compliant design production.
• At least 5 years of relevant design experience.
• Experience in control panel and MCC design, preferably with Siemens equipment.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems, including electrical distribution equipment, motor control centers, and PLC control panels.
• Skilled in producing single-line diagrams, schematics, bills of materials (BOM), cable calculations, and cable schedules.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a small team.

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Understanding of AC/DC drive systems.
• Familiarity with hydraulic systems.
• Experience with Safety Related Control Systems in accordance with BS EN IEC 62061 or BS EN ISO 13849.
• Experience with installation and commissioning procedures is an advantage.

What we can offer you:

• A Starting salary of up to £60,000
• A role with a Market Leader, offering excellent room for progression.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Company Pension

If this role would be of interest to you, feel free to contact me on 01484 970238 to discuss further or simply click "apply".

A new Design Manager role has just landed. Are you looking for your next opportunity?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Canterbury, Kent (office based circa 6 months) before moving to a site based role in Kent.
• Contract type: Freelance
• Day rate: £ Negotiable (this role will be PAYE or via an Umbrella company)
• Start date: November 2024
• Duration: In excess of 12 months
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes for across multiple sectors of the built environment with projects in excess of £100 million in value.

The project this role is being recruited for is a £20 million Two-Stage Design & Build education complex in Kent.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success and will be

• Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjuction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role:

• Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

This role is a great opportunity for someone that is immediately available or becoming available in the near future and looks to work with a growing team that is forward thinking and fosters great relationships within the team, the clients and supply chain.

If you like what you have read above and think could be the right next step for your career please click 'Apply Now'

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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