Space
Planner – London - Ref: BCJ9086
Experienced Space Planner with
Commercial space planning experience is required by young dynamic
central London practice.
Our client is looking to recruit an experienced space planner to join
their central London studio. This is a young vibrant practice, with 5
in-house designers and an established and fast growing client base. Our
client aims to produce forward thinking and sustainable design solutions
utilising the creative and lateral thinking of its design team.
Candidates looking for a 9-5 position requiring limited imagination
would not be suited to this position.
With a minimum of 5 years experience of commercial space planning the
successful candidate will be required to work on a variety of
interesting projects. Proficiency in the use of AutoCAD is essential, as
is strong design skill with a flair for layouts. Good client
communication skills and self motivation are vital to succeed in this
role. The successful candidate will report to the Studio Director and
work closely with the architects and designers to make sure space
planning requirements of clients are met, addressing all statutory
regulations. They will liaising with clients to plan space strategy and
produce office floor plans layout and schedules for works.
The successful candidate will be able to manage and implement the
workplace changes, monitor quality assurance and meet tight deadlines
throughout the lifetime of the project. They will maintain effective
communication with, architects, designers, design team members, project
managers, and clients to obtain and relay information concerning cost
and status of projects. They will work with diverse stakeholders to
achieve consensus, handle multiple projects, work effectively with
multidisciplinary staff and clients, work independently and as part of
team and able to assist in the development in junior members of the
team. While the balance of different activities will vary according to
the kind of projects on which they are working the following are typical
of the work required: Meeting with clients and other involved
professionals at an early stage to agree the project brief; Management
of master space planning and space data management; Analyse space
utilisation effectiveness and changing demands for space needs and
recommend actions to meet new requirements; Produce examples of office
layouts and office furniture layouts UK as part of our customer interior
design service commercial; Understand how the space planning design of
the project influences and relates to performance and functional issues,
so that practical questions can be addressed at an early stage; Evaluate
environmental, legal and regulatory issues and advising on these;
Contribute to warrant applications and other regulatory application
procedures; Assess what surveys are required before work can commence
and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the
project; Develop project briefs and working on these as the project
progresses; Prepare and presenting space planning proposals using
computer aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods; lead the
detailed space planning process and co-ordinating planning information;
Liaise with appropriate authorities when producing documentation for
statutory approval, eg planning enquiries, building inspectors, etc;
Work alongside surveyors and other members of the design team to
establish budgets, programs and coordination of services. Provide,
analysing and advising on detailed specifications for suitable materials
or processes to be used in construction; Carry out design stage risk
assessments; Monitor the progress and quality of contractors work, while
keeping the client up to date; Carry out contract administration and
project certifications; Carry out snagging of completed work; Prepare
decant methodology to allow move sequences to be agreed; Monitor quality
of relocations and obtain feedback on work in progress and finished
results from clients.
An excellent salary and benefits package will be offered to the right
candidate, including non-contributory pension scheme. Ref: BCJ9086.
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