À propos de ce poste Senior Manager chez Cushman & Wakefield
Job Title
Senior ManagerJob Description Summary
The Design Manager will lead and manage the end-to-end design process for commercial workplace fit-out projects, from client brief and concept development through tender/GFC documentation, construction support and handover. The role is accountable for coordinated, compliant, buildable and cost-aligned design outcomes while protecting design intent, programme, quality and client requirements.Job Description
About the Role:
• Lead client brief development, workplace requirements, test fits, space planning, design criteria and formal design sign-offs.
• Prepare and manage the design programme, deliverables matrix, drawing tracker, decision log, RFI register and approval schedule.
• Coordinate architecture, interiors, MEP, AV/IT, security, acoustics, lighting, signage, sustainability and specialist consultants.
• Chair design workshops and technical reviews with clients, landlords, PM/QS teams, contractors, vendors and consultants.
• Review concepts, layouts, material palettes, specifications, BOQ inputs, tender/GFC packages, shop drawings, samples and mock-ups.
• Ensure all tender and construction information is coordinated, buildable, clash-free and issued under disciplined document control.
• Drive value engineering and option analysis while maintaining functionality, user experience, compliance and approved design intent.
• Manage design risks, interfaces, long-lead selections and changes; evaluate cost/programme impact and escalate decisions promptly.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, accessibility, fire and life safety, sustainability and landlord requirements.
• Provide construction-stage design support, close technical queries, review deviations, conduct quality inspections and manage as-built/handover records.
About You:
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design; professional registration or membership is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in commercial office fit-out design, including leadership of large or complex projects.
• Proven experience across concept, design development, tender/GFC documentation, procurement support, site delivery and handover.
• Strong knowledge of materials, specifications, detailing, constructability, statutory codes and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Design leadership and stakeholder management.
• Technical review, quality assurance and design governance.
• Planning, prioritisation, decision-making and risk management.
• Clear presentation, workshop facilitation, negotiation and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office; working knowledge of Revit/BIM and collaboration platforms.
Why join Cushman & Wakefield?
As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;
- Being part of a growing global company;
- Career development and a promote from within culture;
- An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion
We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.
We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.
That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.
We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.
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