Head of Design

• Ensure all design guidelines are readily available for the PMs to deliver the project according to Airtable dates
• Record all design stages (SD, DD) approvals through Airtable Project Governance System.
• Ensure that all documentation prepared by external parties is of a high standard and meets the requirements of the Construction team
• Ensure design intent and vision is developed and support the PM throughout the construction process.
• Design to Cost- ensure that designs are cost appropriate and that projects can be delivered within the parameters contained within the business case. Suggest value engineering opportunities to control/ manage costs within budget.
• Ensure that all interested parties have input to design and layout requirements specifically; NPD, Kitchen layout and equipment, operational layout
• Co-ordinate the sign off for operational aspects of the designs with all interested parties: Operations, NPD, Equipment Manager, QS, Engineering, PM and work with Maintenance Team to ensure that all design and equipment is capable of being maintained.
• Work closely with external Bar and Kitchen Consultants to achieve operational excellence and the correct equipment
• Co-ordinate and minute formal sign-off of final plans and layouts by all interested parties
• Instruct external architects and designers as necessary and constantly review workload and performance
• Where external Architects are required, ensure alignment with SSP standards to ensure 'right first time' and schemes aligned with SSP standards.
• Role model design innovation through technology, CSR and construction techniques to deliver new solutions to support business profitability / pipeline growth.

• Co-ordinate with Brand Partners in-house and external design teams and architects to ensure that all design related material and plans are delivered in a timely manner to the SSP projects team
• Ensure that all schemes are prepared in keeping with concepts and brand standards are adhered to
• Work closely with Partners to ensure that a pipeline of refresh proposals is maintained to ensure that SSP units reflect the demands of the brands represented.

• Use blueprint templates for Franchise & Own Brands across; Coffee, bakery, Casual dining and Retail - scope includes from feasibility layout to construction stage including kitchen / equipment layouts working with the Group Food & Beverage Director, materials, specifications
• Create and maintain Architectural Design standards library to ensure standardized approach.
• Develop & use our 'One drive' online Portal for storing all Standards, unit drawings and communication of this information to internal and external parties.
• Develop and report standard SLAs to track and manage quality, time and feedback for output

• Review all scheme designs for Capital approval to ensure they are aligned with design / blueprint standards and principles.
• Support value engineering as required to deliver budget constraints.
• Identify any format exceptions on schemes and validate due to technical / menu reasons or seek to improve the layouts/ drive compliance.

• Accountable for ensuring operations, H&S and brand sign-off on Own-Brand units and SSP-led design franchise units
• Support the Group Investment Committee with project layout reviews ensuring compliance to design standards, identifying any exceptions.

• SSP Property / Maintenance / Capital Project Teams (UK&I)
• Concept, Franchise & Commercial Teams (UK&I)
• External suppliers
• SSP Operations (UK&I)

• Strong leadership skills to manage complex cross functional stakeholders.
• Degree qualification, min 7 years' experience.
• System skills - demonstrates excellence in AutoCAD, Sketch-up drawing software to create drawings / renders.
• Demonstrate skills in setting up and managing standard project / drawing libraries / standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing & client relation skills and inquisitive in nature

• Experience in F&B at Air / Rail locations.

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