To lead the development and design of both new and existing format concepts. This involves guiding projects from concept to final design, using 3D modelling and advancing designs to technical specifications for handover to the architectural team. This includes conducting cost due diligence to ensure scalability and efficient roll out at scale.
The Team
A key member of the Group Property Development Team. With over 380 gyms in the UK, the PureGym brand is going from strength to strength on its growth journey, underpinned by a technology-enabled offer delivering high-quality, affordable fitness that can be accessed flexibly.
The role
Reporting to the Senior Format Innovation Manager, the role will be responsible for:
* Concept Development: Translate initial requirements (e.g., building size, finishes, fixtures) into comprehensive design concepts, ensuring they meet project objectives.
* 3D Modelling and Visualisation: Create detailed 3D models and virtual flythroughs to visually communicate concepts to senior stakeholders, aiding in decision-making and approvals.
* Design Detailing: Develop precise design specifications, covering all aspects such as materials, finishes, layouts, and technical elements, ensuring alignment with initial inputs.
* Cost Analysis and Financial Viability: Collaborate with the cost management team to validate that the design concept is financially viable and scalable, ensuring it can be implemented within budget constraints.
* Technical Specifications: Prepare detailed technical specifications that outline all necessary elements of the design, ensuring accuracy and completeness for seamless handover.
* Trial and Concept Approval: Ensure that if a concept is approved for trial, all technical specifications and design details are meticulously documented and ready for the architectural delivery team.
* Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders to present designs, gather feedback, and refine concepts, ensuring they meet both aesthetic and functional requirements.
* Seamless Handover: Ensure a smooth transition to the architectural, design and cost team by providing comprehensive, accurate technical documentation, enabling efficient execution and delivery.
* Continuous Improvement: Use feedback and outcomes from completed projects to refine and enhance future concepts, improving design scalability and roll out efficiency.
The person
A self-motivated, adaptable, and organised problem-solver who can effectively prioritise individual and team workloads in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
* Process-oriented with the ability to identify and remove process waste to improve ways of working.
* A positive team player passionate about developing themselves and others.
* Has experience as an Architect / Technologist or relevant experience in architectural background.
* A proficient and effective user of AutoCAD/SketchUp and ability to produce 3D flythroughs and mock ups.
* Has a sound understanding of construction methods and Building Regulations and their application.
* Preferably educated to degree level and can demonstrate a continual professional and personal development track record.
* Has experience contributing to multi-site property rollouts, delivering consistently and at scale.
* Has a strong interest in architecture/design with an eye for detail.
* Member-focused, always striving to improve member experience through our design process, working collaboratively to deliver the right outcome for members and PureGym.
* Commercially astute and able to evaluate investment decisions, considering member brand expectations balanced with the required levels of return.
* Positively represents the Development function internally and is an ambassador for PureGym externally.
* Ideally has a passion for, or an interest in, fitness and leisure.
The Benefits
* Gym membership for you + 1
* A truly flexible working culture
* Personal private healthcare
* Life insurance
* Company pension contribution
* Holiday purchase scheme up to an additional week.
* Enhanced maternity pay
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