We require experienced space planners to join our studio teams in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow. 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. Proficient use of AutoCAD is essential, as are strong design skills with a flair for layouts. Good client communication skills and self motivation are vital to succeed in this role. An excellent salary and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate.  A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the right candidate. (full job description below )

To apply for this position send an up-to-date CV with covering letter detailing relevant experience to HR Dept, Space Solutions, Bishop House, 50 Carden Place, Aberdeen AB10 1UP or email to: jobs@spacesolutions.info

Job Description

Reporting to the Studio Director at this commercial office space planning company, working closely with architects and designers to make sure space planning requirements of clients are met, addressing all statutory regulations.  Liaising with clients to plan space strategy and produce office floor plans layout and schedules for works. You will manage and implement the workplace changes, monitor quality assurance, cost and the meeting of deadlines throughout the lifetime of the project. Maintaining communications with, architects, designers, design team members, project managers, and clients to obtain and relay information concerning cost and status of projects.

Working with diverse stakeholders to achieve consensus, handle multiple projects, work effectively with multidisciplinary staff and clients, working 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 you 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
• understanding 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;
• evaluating environmental, legal and regulatory issues and advising on these;
• contributing to warrant applications and other regulatory application procedures;
• assessing what surveys are required before work can commence and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project;
• developing project briefs and working on these as the project progresses;
• preparing and presenting space planning proposals using computer aided design (CAD) and traditional drawing methods;
• leading the detailed space planning process and co-ordinating planning information;
• liaising with appropriate authorities when producing documentation for statutory approval, eg planning enquiries, building inspectors, etc;
• working alongside surveyors and other members of the design team to establish budgets, programs and coordination of services.
• producing, analysing and advising on detailed specifications for suitable materials or processes to be used in construction;
• carrying out design stage risk assessments;
• monitor progress and quality of contractors work, while keeping the client up to date;
• carrying out contract administration  and project certifications;
• carry out snagging of completed work
• preparing decant methodology to allow move sequences to be agreed;
• monitor of quality of relocations;
• obtaining feedback on work in progress and finished results from clients;