Trainee Space Planning Assistant

Job Purpose 

To support Schools, Colleges and University Services in the development and (re)design of space. The post holder will assess requests and develop initial concepts and thought-starter presentations to help business units visualise their ideas, whilst ensuring concepts adhere to the University’s design standards and relevant industry standards or regulations.

This is a developmental role in which the successful candidate will work closely with their Space Planning peers to progress within the role, and over time will be expected to oversee larger, more complex projects alongside the Estate’s Development Managers.

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Develop conceptual designs to communicate the vision whilst ensuring alignment with the University's space strategy and design standards. This will be in the recommended format of 2D plans and supporting presentations.

2. Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand the cohort’s vision for workspace, teaching or research space. Support on developing content for user engagement sessions delivered in person or presented on a virtual platform.

3. Work alongside space planning peers to assist in delivering space reconfigurations, relocations, and change of use projects to support growth, increased flexibility, and evolving operational requirements. This may include leading the delivery of smaller projects that are solely furniture driven.

4. Ensure designs are compliant with appropriate policies and standards.

5. Assist in the preparation and delivery of workshops with internal and external stakeholders and supporting on data gathering exercises to support project outcomes.

6. Contribute to the post-occupancy evaluation of delivered spaces.

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

Knowledge/ Qualifications 

Essential: 

A1 Either: Ability to demonstrate competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post having acquired the necessary professional knowledge and management skills in a similar or number of similar roles. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 7 (Advanced Higher / Scottish Vocational Qualification level 3, Higher National Certificate) or equivalent, and experience of personal development in a similar role.

A2 Competent user of Autocad.

A3 Good understanding of latest building, construction and design standards and regulations.

Desirable 

B1 Interior Design/Architecture/Space Planning Qualification.

B2 Knowledge of BIM and experience using Revit.

Skills 

Essential 

C1 Creative design and problem-solving skills.

C2 Ability to deliver high levels of accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism.

C3 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, be proactive and use own initiative.

C4 Excellent IT skills – particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

C5 High level of numeracy skills.

C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), and the ability to deal with a wide range of stakeholders.

C7 Excellent organisation, time management and planning skills, and an ability to prioritise workload, multi-task and work to deadlines.

Experience 

Essential: 

E1 Experience of space design and planning.

E2 Working with stakeholders.

Desirable: 

F1 Experience of engaging and working with professional project teams.

Terms and Conditions 

Salary will be Grade 5, £25,138 - £29,605 per annum.

This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and fixed term for up to 2 years.

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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