Manager, Architecture & Engineering Design – UK Project

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Job Summary

Oversees and manages the Architectural and Engineering design and construction administration effort within a specific area of a project. Also manages the resources, finances, and schedule of that project.

Major Responsibilities

  • Attends weekly project meetings. Responsible for coordination between architecture and engineering vendors and ride/show vendors including development of all preliminary final facility impacts.
  • Monitors construction in the field including identifying and resolving discrepancies between construction drawings and or design intent. Participates in the management and response to various requests for information. Evaluates the architecture and engineering vendor's responses to requests for information and the preparation of modification documents.
  • Manages the architecture and engineering vendors throughout the design and construction phases of the project. Ensures that creative design intent is maintained during preparation of design documents by architecture and engineering vendors and other outside parties.
  • Develops the design strategy to achieve quality deliverables within the schedule and on budget. Responsible for developing a complete cost effective and constructible set of drawings and specifications for the facility and architecture/engineering area of the project. Responsible for reviewing the drawings and specifications to ensure they meet design intent, the creative appearance and are complete and accurate for construction.
  • Responsible for development of the architecture and engineering scope of work / request for proposal documents, the selection and pre‑qualification of potential architecture and engineering vendors, the response to questions / clarification during the proposal process, the analysis of proposals and development of the recommendation for the vendors.
  • Prepares the architecture/engineering schedule for facility design. Responsible for ensuring vendors maintain required schedule and meet milestone delivery dates in a timely manner.
  • Prepares weekly and monthly progress reports on status of the project and other outside architecture and engineering design efforts.
  • Responsible for managing the architecture and engineering vendors contractual obligations including evaluation of requests for additional services, preparation of any directives, negotiation of all changes, and incorporation of any agreed upon changes into the vendors agreement.
  • Understand and actively participate in environmental, health & safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of forecasting and budget allocation techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management is required.
  • Licensed Architect or Engineer required.
  • Extensive turn-key projects experience, specifically within the entertainment/theme park industry.
  • Supervisory and contract/vendor management experience.
  • Hand and computer drawing and drafting skills required. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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Job Summary

Oversees and manages the Architectural and Engineering design and construction administration effort within a specific area of a project. Also manages the resources, finances, and schedule of that project.

Major Responsibilities

  • Attends weekly project meetings. Responsible for coordination between architecture and engineering vendors and ride/show vendors including development of all preliminary final facility impacts.
  • Monitors construction in the field including identifying and resolving discrepancies between construction drawings and or design intent. Participates in the management and response to various requests for information. Evaluates the architecture and engineering vendor’s responses to requests for information and the preparation of modification documents.
  • Manages the architecture and engineering vendors throughout the design and construction phases of the project. Ensures that creative design intent is maintained during preparation of design documents by architecture and engineering vendors and other outside parties.
  • Develops the design strategy to achieve quality deliverables within the schedule and on budget. Responsible for developing a complete cost effective and constructible set of drawings and specifications for the facility and architecture/engineering area of the project. Responsible for reviewing the drawings and specifications to ensure they meet design intent, the creative appearance and are complete and accurate for construction.
  • Responsible for development of the architecture and engineering scope of work / request for proposal documents, the selection and pre‑qualification of potential architecture and engineering vendors, the response to questions / clarification during the proposal process, the analysis of proposals and development of the recommendation for the vendors.
  • Prepares the architecture/engineering schedule for facility design. Responsible for ensuring vendors maintain required schedule and meet milestone delivery dates in a timely manner.
  • Prepares weekly and monthly progress reports on status of the project and other outside architecture and engineering design efforts.
  • Responsible for managing the architecture and engineering vendors contractual obligations including evaluation of requests for additional services, preparation of any directives, negotiation of all changes, and incorporation of any agreed upon changes into the vendors agreement.
  • Understand and actively participate in environmental, health & safety responsibilities by following established UDX policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of forecasting and budget allocation techniques. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management is required.
  • Licensed Architect or Engineer required.
  • Extensive turn-key projects experience, specifically within the entertainment/theme park industry.
  • Supervisory and contract/vendor management experience.
  • Hand and computer drawing and drafting skills required. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and PowerPoint required; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information

As part of the selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026