Savills

Role Overview

An Intermediate Technical Co-ordinator/Technician (5+ years’ experience) supporting the Senior Technical

Coordinators and coordinating with Senior Designers, based in our KKS Savills Great Peter Street office.

Providing outstanding client delivery, the objective is to deliver on all projects, ensuring high standards are

maintained and projects are delivered in accordance with agreed scope.

Team Overview

KKS Savills belongs to the Savills group of companies, joining in 2019, but formed in 2004. We are a London- based interior design studio with a global reach and recognised as leaders in the field of workplace strategy and design. We are specialists in corporate workplace design, with a focus in the industry sectors of law, finance, insurance, corporate, technology, media and commercial development.

Our design studio is based in the Victoria / Westminster area. The team are currently 32 in number, and growing. We are a mix of all ages and experiences. Our studio is loud and lively and an enjoyable place to be, even during the intense periods of project deadlines.

As part of Savills, we have access to a global network of business and colleagues. About 50% of our client work is in London and 40% elsewhere, either in the UK or abroad. Being part of Savills brings the benefits of being a part of a large and successful corporation, whilst retaining a boutique, small firm culture – the best of both worlds.

Key Responsibilities of the Role

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Deliver detailed interior drawing packages, with excellent detailing ability

Work as part of a design team to progress design solutions, typically in a supportive role during RIBA

Stages 0-2 (Strategic Brief and Concept) escalating to supporting internal role within the project

professional team during RIBA Stage 3 (Developed Design) and a supporting external role during

RIBA Stages 4 and 5 (Technical Design and Construction)

Work under the guidance of the studio’s Senior Technical Coordinator, sometimes directly in a

supportive role to the Senior Technical Coordinator on large, complex or programme critical projects.

Lead own technical delivery projects, under supervision of Senior Technical Coordinator and in

collaboration with lead designer on projects where experience level matches project scope

Able to monitor construction once projects reach site and accurately assess contractor submittals and

drawings

Strategically assist in problem solving through the life cycle of the project

Act as a Trusted Advisor to clients

Attend Design Team Meetings (DTM) with project professional team and lead contractor, providing

technical input and solutions

Manage time and output efficiently and effectively to meet deadlines

Apply technical, CAD and visualisation skills, in a supporting capacity on other projects, when required.

This may include activities such as space planning, building efficiency studies, technical specification

assessments, 3D visualisations, 3D sketches and renderings.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

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Strong Revit, Sketchup and AutoCAD skills

Adobe CS proficiency is desirable for reports

Commercial office fit-out experience is essential, with residential experience beneficial

Strong working knowledge of current UK Building Regulations, specifically Parts B, M, K, and L; ideally

experience within the UK office market

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• ï‚·  Able to quickly build rapport and develop long-standing relationships
• ï‚·  Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• ï‚·  High attention to detail
• ï‚·  Excellent organisational and prioritising ability
• ï‚·  A desire generate new business
• ï‚·  Highly motivated, and proactive, with a ‘can do’ attitude

Experience of working on European projects, and in multi-disciplined teams, and willing to travel within

Europe.

Must be confident coordinating with external design team consultants and contractors

Comfortable working as part of a team and leading on projects where required

Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines, and be a self-starter/use initiative

Strong commercial acumen

Assessment applicants can expect during selection

• ï‚·  2 stage interview process
• ï‚·  Review of portfolio and work examples
• ï‚·  Request for reference(s)

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