Project Co-ordinator for Architectural Design

Aston Martin is built upon the passion, skill and creativity of the people who dedicate their working lives to the most iconic brand in the world. Every intricate stitch beautifully expressed line, and the stirring noise of our engines is a manifestation of the desire and collective spirit to create the most beautiful cars: the soul of Aston Martin made real.

Job Purpose:

Aston Martin Partnerships team is based in the studio at Gaydon within the multi award winning Design department, showcasing a vast range of design disciplines and expertise covering, architectural design, product design, transportation design, graphic design and show stand design. Responsible for Real Estate, Retail and Dealerships, Partnerships, Licensing, Branding, Merchandising, events and much more.

The Architectural Design team primary functions are to design Dealership showroom, Brand Centre’s, Private Residencies and Automotive galleries.

The project co-ordinator is supporting the Architectural Designers and Project Managers with planning, co-ordination and implementation for ongoing architectural projects, to ensure all facilities are completed on schedule, on budget and in alignment with the Aston Martin Brand Standards

Grade 8

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Collating required documents and information for commencement of new Concept Designs

Assisting with the communication between Dealer, Architects, Contractors, Design, Suppliers and Regional Teams.

• Participate in regular meetings to understand current and future project work requirements.
• Gatekeeper to ensure Dealerships maintain our current CI and supporting those who need updating.
• Preparing cost estimates for Dealers to manage expectations and ensure the build and fit out budgets are aligned.
• Ongoing support of average cost per m2 for CI guidelines.
• Ensure all stages of the build process are compliant with the approved design, from drawing review to completion and beyond for the lifespan of the facility
• Assist in maintaining the work planner and reviewing regularly with the AMP team and the designers
• Responding to all queries regarding the general design / build / ordering CI pieces / customs issues / and general questions from the Dealers / architect / construction team / regional ND team etc
• Obtaining supplier quotes and helping dealers place orders for CI elements
• Supporting implementation of CI elements and ongoing value engineering

Qualification & Experience:

• Project management experience in a busy and fast paced environment
• Working within brand environments and experience with maintaining Brand CI
• Leading and directing meetings, firm but polite manner to keep agenda on point and ensure CI and Brand standards are upheld
• Experience of working on facilities projects and basic understanding of architect drawings and construction process

Behaviours:

• Highly motivated, organized and works well under pressure
• Ability to handle a high level of projects at once and at a fast pace
• Excellent communication skills, articulate and confident to speak with persons of all levels of hierarchy/status
• Problem solver and peacekeeper, whilst ensuring CI and brand standards are always maintained

Belong at Aston Martin

We understand that the incredible beauty, craft and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. Please speak to us if there is anything you need to support making an application with us.

Advertised: 06 Jan 2023 GMT Standard Time
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