Position Overview
We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as the Design and Technical Services Coordinator you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.
What you'll get
As Design and Technical Services Coordinator at Dorchester Collection, here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:
Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 9 Dorchester Collection hotels – stay twice a year at each hotel!
50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
£750 Refer a friend bonus scheme
World class development opportunities
Social events throughout the year
Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card
Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme (UK)
Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers
Competitive retirement scheme
What you'll do
You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:
Working alongside our Global Director of Design and Technical Services, you will provide architectural, design support to major hotel development and refurbishment projects from inception to completion
Collaborate with internal and external design teams to comprehend design intent and client requirements.
You will periodically review and advise on application of DC property standards, creating and modifying new standards as needed to support upcoming projects
You will have the ability to robustly interpret and interrogate drawings and technical specifications, and project documentation, and ensure designs adhere to brand guidelines, construction and Furniture Design Standards, and regulatory requirementsYou will support and coordinate with our hotels and corporate team in preparation and review of project milestones and annual and 10 year capital planning
You will support the Design and Technical Services department as required by the Company President, in presentations and meetings as required
You will prepare project reviews, research and advise on suitable development partners, and upkeep a list of relevant consultants and partners for upcoming projects
You will contribute to define, review and refine a set of project management tools and guidelines
Our values of, Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As a part of our team you’ll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Design and Technical Services Coordinator, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our Collection
What you'll bring
You’ll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team
You have or are graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Interior/Product Design, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
You will have an interest and knowledge of architecture, or an associated discipline such as interior design
You have previous experience in reading and working with architectural drawings, and have good computer application skills including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Project software, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
You'll be able to review all project information including, but not limited to, local regulations, permitting guidelines, and site survey reports.
You have previous experience in project documentation (design programming, design responsibility matrix, schedules etc), and ideally have experience to develop project briefs
Experience collating and/or assisting in the presentation of projects
Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great written and verbal communication skills
English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language, while another language is welcome.
You ideally have prior experience in hotel property development and appraisal, and be familiar with hotel operations
An awareness of luxury hotel trends, shopper innovation and sustainability would also be advantageous
