At Unispace, we are committed to transforming workplaces to meet the diverse needs of today’s dynamic global brands. Our agile, end-to-end approach is delivered seamlessly across borders, fueled by strong client partnerships and supported by insightful workplace intelligence and innovative technology.
We believe that everyone deserves to work in an environment that inspires productivity, fosters peak performance, and promotes overall well-being. Across our 48 global studios, we recognize that positive work environments cultivate open, collaborative, and supportive cultures, enriched by the contributions of independent and motivated individuals from all backgrounds.
While our core business revolves around strategizing, designing, and building workplaces for some of the world's leading brands, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We prioritize their growth and well-being through a comprehensive Employee Value Proposition program that includes rewards and recognition, career development opportunities, and a strong focus on mental and physical well-being.
To further support our team, we embrace flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options that empower our employees to balance in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility. This approach not only enhances work-life balance but also allows us to harness the full potential of our diverse and talented workforce.
Role Profile
As Principal of our delivery function for Zurich, you will oversee all Technical Delivery Services activities across the region (Switzerland, Austria, and Germany), ensuring all projects meet their targets and are delivered to client expectations and our internal delivery standards. You will be leading and developing a high performing Technical Delivery team, fostering relationships with key clients, consulting and collaborating with other teams across EMEA to ensure best practice and consistency across Unispace.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
* Oversee all Technical Services Managers in the Zurich office, and those from other offices on collaborative projects.
* Lead and develop a high performing local Technical Services team, focusing on quality of delivery and collaboration among the team.
* Drive quality MEP processes and procedures across pre-construction and delivery stage to ensure consistency on sites across the region.
* Provide strategic advice on Technical Services Design, Cost, Installation, and Commissioning.
* Ensure the Technical Services Managers are extensively trained in methodology, identifying the strengths and weaknesses of team members to actively push their development.
* Budget engineering costs throughout all stages of development, from Pre-con through to client handover.
* Lead and monitor MEP design strategy and demonstrate this directly to the team as best-practice.
* Chair workshops with the internal design team, 3rd party designers, and the client team to ensure alignment on principles.
* Ensure the projects meet local technical codes across your region.
About you
We expect that you'll have extensive experience in Construction Project Delivery, ideally coming from a business in the commercial fit-out space. You'll also need demonstrable experience of managing a multi-discipline team with a range of experience levels, and the ability to coach and mentor these individuals. You'll also need to be fully fluent in German and English. If you've also worked in the development of Life Sciences facilities, this would be a massive bonus.
What We Offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including a pension, paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.
Join Us
If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world’s most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities, allowing them to perform essential job functions as determined on a case-by-case basis.
Inclusion and Diversity Commitment:
At Unispace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunity hiring and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition (as defined by state law), physical or mental disability, military service, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
We are proud that our leadership reflects this commitment, with persons of color, women, neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ individuals playing pivotal roles in shaping the future of our organization. Their unique perspectives and experiences drive innovation and help us create a truly inclusive culture. We are dedicated to ensuring that every voice is heard and that our workplace is a space where diversity is not only celebrated but is integral to our success.
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