Design Manager - Asset Design

Job Description

Role PurposeWorking within the Company?s Project regional Development Management team, Company Urban Developments and Company Projects,the role will encompass providing design leadership, design project management and support for the company development from projectinception to delivery and handover, including the interface with related infrastructure assets.Key Accountabilities & ActivitiesKey ResponsibilitiesAct as design ambassador for all assigned projects/properties by articulating, orchestrating and realizing design goals of each project.Guide and assist of the selection of design consultant teams through initial outreach, RFPs, award and contract execution, and contract administration.Manage internal collaborative design reviews.Collaborate with design, development and construction teams on design strategy, schedule, budgets and execution.Review and comment on design related deliverables.Assist in development and implementation of design guidelines for the Development Company projects.On behalf of the region, direct the design development activities, providing strategic design leadership and tactical implementation, across residential, hospitality, leisure, tourism, sport, culture and public facilities design workstreams.Ensure that Project Region Asset briefs, designs and specifications are coordinated and aligned with individual Sector strategies and requirements.On behalf of Company Project Region be responsible for the quality of product delivery by Urban Development, contracted architects and other design consultants through concept, detailed design development, construction, delivery, occupation and activation phases.Ensure that procedures for maintaining high standards of quality, reliability and safety in project designs are in place, implemented and maintained.Ensure that design development, change control and progress monitoring procedures are in place, functioning correctly and always maintained.Monitor and report on the performance of the design process and initiatives for improving product designs.Implement quality and safety requirements in accordance with company needs, based on current regulations, emerging trends and best practice.Evaluate and implement improved techniques for the control of product designs, quality, reliability and safety.Contribute to the preparation of the Project Regions development and annual operational business plans and associated budgets.Produce consolidated high-level executive reports, showing a clear picture of the entirety of the works within the Asset Design process highlighting all critical issues and recommending any required actions and measures.Participate in the preparation and regular review of the Asset design briefs to ensure its alignment with the Company Project business objectives and Sector requirements.Ensure that Assets are designed in accordance with or where agreed exceed the Company sustainable Asset standards.Review, coordinate and assist with the integration of the design programmes provided by Urban Development, architects and other design consultants, into the overall development programme, to ensure cohesion and alignment with the approved Company Project business plan.Endorse and ensure that the sales promotions plan, and the marketing and advertising campaigns delivered by the third party consultants are valid and are aligned with the development program and strategy.Interface with internal and external teams to ensure that design, technical, quality and leasing / sale specifications of the projects are achieved through to completion and handover.Collaborate and coordinate all development disciplines with the objective of harmonizing the diversified functions to deliver completed projects in accordance with the objectives established in the approved business cases.Assist with the management of the cross-functional relationship with internal and external stakeholders. Contribute to the design and implementation of Company Project?s strategic objectives and goals by providing specific Asset Design Management related inputs.Main ContactsInternalProject Region Team MembersRelated SectorsCompany specialist departments including Urban Design, Projects, FPA&A and Strategic Finance.Other Company Project RegionsOther Teams generally across CompanyExternalExternal consultants, partners, and potential investors.Prospective Tenants / CustomersGovernmental stakeholders

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