Space Planner And Interior Designer

Imagine a world where people live healthier, more enhanced and protected lives… A world in which each organisation is a powerful influencer and responsible corporate citizen, committed to being a force for social good. As a leading innovator in healthcare, wellness, insurance, investments, financial and life planning, Discovery works ceaselessly to make this vision a reality. Fuelled by our passion for enhancing lives and our desire to innovate, Discovery consistently sets global standards, creating shared value through shared intellectual capital. A testament to this is our Vitality programme, which is both a platform to incentivise people to live healthier lives as well as a channel through which shared value is delivered. We are a proudly South African-born, global company with health, life and short term insurance operations in South Africa and the United Kingdom, and a presence in Germany, France, the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, China and Japan through our Global Vitality Network. One way in which we uphold our promise of shared value is by being a positive disruptor that focusses on bringing about sustainable change in the lives of the people and communities we serve across the globe. Our values of leadership, honesty, innovation and fairness act as our compass, directing our business practices to take advantage of every opportunity while looking for ways to dazzle clients. Job Purpose Strategic planning and design of all Discovery real-estate nationwide. Key Outputs may include but are not limited to Space Projections: Quarterly / bi-yearly meetings with Company heads (for relevant space allocated. Ramp up projections on growth projections and required space to meet the relevant needs. Tracking, maintaining and flagging growth throughout their portfolio Blocking and stacking when required to resolve any unexpected growth. Design: Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client (with the assigned project manager) Presenting conceptual layout, design & 3D's(Revit work) and preparing of PowerPoint presentations where required Detailed design and working drawings for project hand over (Shop fitting, finishes, detailed drawings, demolition etc) Sourcing materials, products and furniture and specifying Dealing with suppliers when sourcing or designing new Design input and co-collaboration with Project team throughout project process - revisions, changes, site meetings, contractor meetings, development meetings, regular site inspections, problem solving etc Final snagging on design items Client follow up / project review with client after hand over. Assisting incoming external tenants with design, costing and setup in their new space. Project Management on moves: Costing of projects Review & sign off of all Junior costs and layouts Site review and pre move walks to ensure what is on plan is as per drawings Regional site visits for bigger projects. Move documentations to be compiled and communicated in times provided Move communications to move co-ordinator Liaising, discussion and planning relevant move with contractors (move planning and schedule) Site snagging (to assist Jr's where required) Site visits to regional buildings for bigger projects. Managing Junior workload, quality of work and accuracy of output Change management Financial management Managing up to 10 trades per move or project. Liaising with regional building coordinators when moves take place. Admin: Compiling costs based on quote Managing jobcard SLA's logged on Planon Managing filing in OneDrive to comprise of all relevant documentation for each reference number i.e. approvals, quotes, invoices etc. Managing incoming requests for stock and processing orders when required Managing teams OneDrive filing to comprise of all relevant documentation for each RFC Coordinating any invoice queries from Project admin Coordinating any order number queries Monthly & bi-annual documentation for business - growth reflections, occupied workstations, patterns of growth per business, etc Managing and delegating workload between Space planning team. Occupied workstation report Advising on change to charge outs following moves Conducting and providing support doing ergonomic assessments for all Discovery staff. Update and communicate all cost center changes after moves. Update all changes on Live drawings after moves. Scoping of existing tenant offices to assess furniture stock for relocation purposes. Branding and signage: Taking and interpreting of the brief from the client for branding and signage projects. Liaising with suppliers and contractors. Obtaining quotes. Site visits with suppliers prior to installations Qualification & Work Experience Relevant qualification in interior Design & Space Planning Minimum of 5 years' experience in space planning Minimum of 3 years in interior designing Minimum of 2 years' experience in project management Technical Skills or Knowledge AutoCAD Revit