Architectural Design Manager – Offsite Manufacture
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £38k p/a - £42k p/a Dependant on Skill Set |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Rushden, nn10 6gl |
| Company: | Prestige Homeseeker Park & Leisure Homes Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 228 |
Summary
Job Advert
This role will initially be a 6 month fixed term contract (Reflected in salary banding), with the potential to increase the term
after the 6 month period.
JOB SUMMARY
Central and hands-on role overseeing all stages of the Design and Manufacture process required for the successful offsite
production of Building Regs compliant domestic homes. In addition to being responsible for the creation of all drawing and written
information relating to home manufacture and compliance, this role is pivotal in ensuring the successful collaboration of internal
and external teams to deliver project objectives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Project manage all stages of the process (RIBA stages 0-7), utilising management and planning tools where necessary.
* Liaise with internal and external team members as required to ensure clear communication and efficient working practices at all
times.
* Co-ordinate input from external parties including building inspection.
* Creation and management of all information packs required for home design approval, compliance, materials procurement and
manufacture.
* Ensure all documentation relating to compliance is completed and adhered to at all times.
* Brief procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure clarity of instruction and that correct procedures are followed.
* Meticulously monitor the offsite manufacture of homes at a detailed level to ensure all instructions are implemented correctly.
* Work at all times in accordance with company processes, and assist in the development of internal protocols to support the
departments commitment to excellent service through continuous improvement.
Policy Responsibilities
* Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the company H&S, equality and diversity and other policies outlined in the
company handbook.
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Relationships (Internal)
Key Relationships (External)
* Design Team
* Technical Team
* Procurement Team
* Production Team
* BOPAS and/or BOPAS consultant
* Structural Engineer
* Suppliers
ATTRIBUTES
Area
Requirement
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Architectural or similar qualification(s) relating to Building Regulation compliant residential building design
* Ideally (not essential) project management-based qualification
Experience and Knowledge
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated, willing to put in extra effort when required.
* A proactive mind set.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Passion to ensure that all written and drawing based instructions are understood by others.
* Creative problem-solving skills combined with a lateral approach.
* Experience of offsite construction methods highly desirable.
* Adaptability to understand new manufacturing processes and appreciation of how important efficiency of these is.
* Organised and systematic methods, good planning skills.
* An excellent team player, with good communicational/listening skills and a sense of humour.
* Good practical awareness stemming from a curiosity to understand how things are constructed.
* Proven user of AutoDesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
* Good general IT skills, competence with Microsoft Office.
* Good self-presentation skills, polite and well mannered.
* Experience in BOPAS accreditation process would be a significant advantage.
Skills, Competencies and Abilities
* Positive, engaged and energetic attitude
* Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
* Confident decision-maker.
* Possess a flexible, supportive and approachable manner.
* Willingness and flexibility to adapt to new methods and tasks.
* Able to represent the company positively, professionally and with credibility.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Intermediate level of IT literacy.
* Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure this job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of this
role, all employees may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as requested from time to time. Individual objectives will
be agreed in addition to these responsibilities.
________________________________________________________________________________________
About Prestige
Prestige is the UK’s leading holiday lodge and residential park home manufacturer. With over 10,000 homes supplied across the
UK, our intelligent design, second-to-none craftsmanship and ground-breaking creativity have made us who we are today.
This role will initially be a 6 month fixed term contract (Reflected in salary banding), with the potential to increase the term
after the 6 month period.
JOB SUMMARY
Central and hands-on role overseeing all stages of the Design and Manufacture process required for the successful offsite
production of Building Regs compliant domestic homes. In addition to being responsible for the creation of all drawing and written
information relating to home manufacture and compliance, this role is pivotal in ensuring the successful collaboration of internal
and external teams to deliver project objectives.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
* Project manage all stages of the process (RIBA stages 0-7), utilising management and planning tools where necessary.
* Liaise with internal and external team members as required to ensure clear communication and efficient working practices at all
times.
* Co-ordinate input from external parties including building inspection.
* Creation and management of all information packs required for home design approval, compliance, materials procurement and
manufacture.
* Ensure all documentation relating to compliance is completed and adhered to at all times.
* Brief procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure clarity of instruction and that correct procedures are followed.
* Meticulously monitor the offsite manufacture of homes at a detailed level to ensure all instructions are implemented correctly.
* Work at all times in accordance with company processes, and assist in the development of internal protocols to support the
departments commitment to excellent service through continuous improvement.
Policy Responsibilities
* Ensure services are delivered in accordance with the company H&S, equality and diversity and other policies outlined in the
company handbook.
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Relationships (Internal)
Key Relationships (External)
* Design Team
* Technical Team
* Procurement Team
* Production Team
* BOPAS and/or BOPAS consultant
* Structural Engineer
* Suppliers
ATTRIBUTES
Area
Requirement
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
* Architectural or similar qualification(s) relating to Building Regulation compliant residential building design
* Ideally (not essential) project management-based qualification
Experience and Knowledge
* Enthusiastic and self-motivated, willing to put in extra effort when required.
* A proactive mind set.
* Meticulous attention to detail.
* Passion to ensure that all written and drawing based instructions are understood by others.
* Creative problem-solving skills combined with a lateral approach.
* Experience of offsite construction methods highly desirable.
* Adaptability to understand new manufacturing processes and appreciation of how important efficiency of these is.
* Organised and systematic methods, good planning skills.
* An excellent team player, with good communicational/listening skills and a sense of humour.
* Good practical awareness stemming from a curiosity to understand how things are constructed.
* Proven user of AutoDesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
* Good general IT skills, competence with Microsoft Office.
* Good self-presentation skills, polite and well mannered.
* Experience in BOPAS accreditation process would be a significant advantage.
Skills, Competencies and Abilities
* Positive, engaged and energetic attitude
* Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills.
* Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
* Confident decision-maker.
* Possess a flexible, supportive and approachable manner.
* Willingness and flexibility to adapt to new methods and tasks.
* Able to represent the company positively, professionally and with credibility.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Intermediate level of IT literacy.
* Ability to manage priorities under pressure.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure this job description provides a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of this
role, all employees may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as requested from time to time. Individual objectives will
be agreed in addition to these responsibilities.
________________________________________________________________________________________
About Prestige
Prestige is the UK’s leading holiday lodge and residential park home manufacturer. With over 10,000 homes supplied across the
UK, our intelligent design, second-to-none craftsmanship and ground-breaking creativity have made us who we are today.