Assistant Design Manager
£25,000 - £35,000 + 25 days holiday + benefits
Milton Keynes
A rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious Architectural Technician or Part 1/2 Architect to step into an Assistant Design Manager role within a fast-paced design-and-build refurbishment environment. This newly created position provides hands-on experience on varied residential and student accommodation projects, giving you the chance to develop into a Design Manager role.
Are you an Architectural Technician or Part 1/2 Architect with 1-2 years' experience in residential or student accommodation projects? Do you want to work on refurbishment and technical change-of-use projects where you can take ownership of design coordination? Are you motivated by the opportunity to progress into a leadership position while working on high-value projects?
This role offers exposure to internal upgrades including bedrooms, common areas, foyers, kitchens, bespoke joinery packages, and office-to-student accommodation conversions. You will assist in managing projects from RIBA Stage 2 through to Stage 5, liaising with Architects, Structural Engineers, MEP Consultants, site teams, and clients. Projects typically range from £0.5M to £1.5M, providing excellent experience across the full design lifecycle.
You will assist the Design Manager by coordinating the design team, collating information and documentation for consult...