Design Manager

Criterion Capital is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design phase ofoffice-to-hotel conversion projects.

The Design Manager will be responsible formanaging the entire design process, ensuring that design solutions meet clientexpectations, project goals, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidatewill have a passion for design, a strong eye for detail, and the ability tolead design teams to deliver innovative and functional solutions within thedefined scope, budget, and timeline.

• Lead the design process foroffice-to-hotel conversion projects, ensuring all designs meet theproject’s functional, aesthetic, and technical requirements.
• Collaborate closely with the projectmanagement team to ensure designs are aligned with project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Challenge conventional design approachesto deliver creative and practical solutions that enhance the guestexperience and meet the specific requirements of hotel conversions.
• Manage and oversee the work of externalconsultants, and contractors to ensure alignment with project goals
• Serve as the primary point of contact forall design-related matters related to the project(s), communicatingeffectively with clients, project managers, and construction teams.
• Facilitate design review meetings withstakeholders to present concepts, obtain feedback, and refine designs toachieve final approvals.
• Oversee the preparation of designdocuments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Review and challenge design proposals, ensuring that they are both innovative and practical, with a focus oncost-efficiency, buildability, and operational feasibility.
• Ensure that all design elements aredelivered to the highest standards of quality, meeting both functional andaesthetic goals.
• Ensure all designs comply with localbuilding codes, fire safety regulations, and hospitality-specificrequirements.
• Manage the process of obtaining necessarypermits and approvals from local authorities, working closely withregulatory bodies to ensure a smooth approval process.
• Collaborate with project managers and costconsultants to ensure that design solutions are cost-effective and withinbudget.
• Identify opportunities for valueengineering without compromising design quality or functionality.
• Proactively address potential designchallenges that could impact costs, timelines, or project feasibility.
• Incorporate sustainable design principlesinto all projects, ensuring that designs minimize environmental impact andadhere to green building standards where applicable.
• Oversee the production of all designdocumentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and clarity in all projectdrawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Ensure that all design records areorganised, up-to-date, and meet the standards required for regulatoryapproval and construction execution.
• Implement rigorous quality controlmeasures to ensure that design deliverables are executed to the higheststandards.
• Ensure that designs are feasible andaligned with construction methodologies and timelines, providing designsupport and oversight during the construction process.
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You

• A minimum of 5 years’ industryexperience in consultancy and/or design manager roles within main contractor developer business’
• Experience as a Design Manageror similar role, preferably in hospitality, commercial-to-residentialconversions, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree inarchitecture, or a related field.
• Abilityto manage design teams and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledgeof design processes, through detailed design and documentation.
• Experiencein managing design projects within budget and to the highest qualitystandards.
• Understandingof construction methods and how design choices impact project feasibilityand costs.
• Abilityto challenge traditional approaches and offer creative, innovative designsolutions tailored to the hospitality industry.
• Proficiencyin design software (e. g., Auto CAD, Revit, Sketch Up) and familiarity withproject management tools.
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