Studio One is multi-disciplinary design consulting studio operating across Aotearoa’s private and public sectors with projects that range from education, multi-storey residential, multi-site developments, modular and commercial projects. They apply unique, innovative designs to almost any building type and use the highest quality standards to ensure an outstanding end product for their customers. With a growing portfolio of projects, the opportunity now exists for Design Operations Manager to lead some key areas of their organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Manage design scope, deliverables, and interfaces across multiple projects
• Ensure projects are completed on time, meet quality expectations, and achieve commercial objectives
• Provide strong, consistent leadership that promotes a high-performing, collaborative team environment
• Mentor, support, and develop team members to enhance capability and growth
• Uphold high standards in design quality, coordination, and documentation
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a key contact throughout project lifecycles
• Support business growth through proactive client engagement and identifying new opportunities
• Lead and manage bids, tenders, and strategic initiatives

Successful candidates will have

• 5+ years’ experience in architectural design, working on large, complex projects within both public and private sectors
• History of acting in a client facing role with project management responsibilities and managing the full bid/tendering processes.
• NZRAB registered
• Have strong history of team leadership, including collaborating, mentoring and driving teams to success
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and be able to work on multiple deals at any given time 
• Able to keep a close eye on the market to identify trends and potential leads
• Create and maintain key relationship between customers and the organisation
• Have fantastic communication skills, both written and verbal

The company

• Multi-disciplinary studio with key mainstay clients
• Continues to exceed their clients’ high expectations of quality, delivery, and customer service on each and every project
• Highly committed to their staff and their inputs while continually improving their workplace
• High focus on sustainability

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package
• Plenty of development opportunities
• The role will offer you the opportunity to be part of creating a fun, creative and professional working environment where you will play a key part in developing the company culture

If you are motivated, have an eye for detail and are ready to work with other leading professionals in their field, then we’d love to hear from you.

For more information and an informal discussion, please contact Dre Eden on 021 907 765. You can also email your CV in confidence to dree@technicalfutures.co.nz or click to register your interest.

Technical Futures are New Zealand’s leading, independent Recruitment and Search Consultant specialising in the built environment, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors.