Total 8 Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Ashford, Kent, tn23 1aa

Role: Senior Design Manager (Tier 1)

Location: Kent

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

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 experienced Design Coordinator within the construction sector looking for an exciting new challenge working on bespoke commercial fit out projects?

My clients are market leaders at bringing vacant spaces to life and ensuring designs improve productivity and well being. Their commercial process starts with work space consulting, space planning and design and finishes with consistently high quality project delivery.

The Role for a Design Coordinator

As a Design Coordinator you will be working on commercial fit outs / refurbishments and office-to-residential conversions, providing a unique turnkey solution. Sitting in the Design team you will be working closely with the project teams consisting of in-house planners, architects and quantity surveyors to ensure a superior client outcome and experience.

The role will involve overseeing the entire design process, from initial concept development to final delivery, and you will be expected to provide guidance and support to the design team throughout the project life cycle.

My clients office is located in Leeds. However, the role would require national travel to visit projects with sites currently being in Leeds, Sheffield, Wakefield, Manchester, Harrogate, Nottingham and Reading.

Requirements for a Design Coordinator

• 2-3 years experience working for a construction main contractor
• Relevant Design/Architecture related qualification or degree
• Valid UK Driving License
• Proven experience in coordinating design projects.
• Strong understanding of design principles and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits for a Design Coordinator

• Competitive salary up to £40,000 DOE
• Car allowance.
• Health care.
• Pension Scheme.
• On site parking.
• Bonus scheme.
• Regular team socials.

To find out more or to apply for the position please contact Alex at our Sheffield office on 07990766855 or acocker@fr-group.co.uk

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:

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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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