At the heart of the vibrant West Midlands, Sandwell is a friendly, diverse community and we’re proud to be its largest employer. We’re dedicated to making Sandwell a great place to live and work and we’re on a journey to transform our council into an outstanding, future-focused organisation.
With bold ambitions, Sandwell Council’s Urban Design & Building Services Division is looking to employ a Lead Designer to work on a wide range of exciting projects, including Regeneration, Residential (low and high rise), Schools, Public Buildings and Sports/Leisure Facilities.
The Role
This opportunity is ideal for someone looking to further their experience and qualifications in Architecture or Architectural Technology (or a related discipline) and who can bring leadership, innovation and collaboration skills to the Building Design and Management role for our internal and external clients.
You will have the benefit of working in a creative, multi-disciplinary team of professionals which includes Architects, Technologists, Landscape Architects, Structural Engineers, Property Surveyors, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers and associated co-ordination staff.
Your responsibilities will include:
Provide a full range of pre and post contract Design (Built Environment) services, including all tasks outlined in the RIBA plan of works.
Act as project manager/employer’s agent/authority’s representative/contract administrator in accordance with the terms and conditions of construction related contracts on construction projects.
To undertake procurement exercises in conjunction with Procurement Services and in accordance with the Council’s Rules.
To act as a lead Designer on construction projects requiring more than one team member.
The Person:
We’re looking for someone with :
GCSE English A-C.
Relevant degree or qualification in Architecture or Landscape Architecture.
Demonstrate relevant skills and training to a similar or higher level than the aforementioned.
With a minimum of 3 years relevant experience of the following:
Design and co-ordination of construction projects. Application and interpretation of construction related statutory regulations, technical information and contracts. Use of quality management systems. Construction related ICT software and interpreting client requirements, brief development and delivery of presentation.
Our Offer to You: We offer a competitive package that includes: Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme. A strong focus on health and wellbeing. Flexi-time options to support a healthy work-life balance. A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. This is your chance to make a real difference and shape the future of Sandwell Council. If you are passionate, resilient and ready for a challenge, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal discussion please contact Steve Sedgwick, Principal Lead Designer via email:
steve_sedgwick@sandwell.gov.uk
or by telephone: 07854 183002. Hours are 37 hours per week. To apply please forward your CV and supporting statement demonstrating how your experience, skills and qualifications fulfil the job requirements and evidence how you meet the job criteria outlined in the Personnel Specification to
Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk . Interviews anticipated for week commencing 3 rd
March 2025. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk . For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs .
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Design and co-ordination of construction projects. Application and interpretation of construction related statutory regulations, technical information and contracts. Use of quality management systems. Construction related ICT software and interpreting client requirements, brief development and delivery of presentation.
Our Offer to You: We offer a competitive package that includes: Access to our award-winning employee benefits scheme. A strong focus on health and wellbeing. Flexi-time options to support a healthy work-life balance. A variety of learning and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. This is your chance to make a real difference and shape the future of Sandwell Council. If you are passionate, resilient and ready for a challenge, we’d love to hear from you! For an informal discussion please contact Steve Sedgwick, Principal Lead Designer via email:
steve_sedgwick@sandwell.gov.uk
or by telephone: 07854 183002. Hours are 37 hours per week. To apply please forward your CV and supporting statement demonstrating how your experience, skills and qualifications fulfil the job requirements and evidence how you meet the job criteria outlined in the Personnel Specification to
Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk . Interviews anticipated for week commencing 3 rd
March 2025. We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk . For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs .
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