Senior Manager, Architecture & Engineering Design

Posted 26 Days Ago
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Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
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The Role
Lead and coordinate architectural and engineering design efforts for the Universal UK Resort, managing external A/E vendors, preparing and reviewing design documentation, defining FOH/BOH program requirements with business and creative teams, overseeing RFP/SOW processes, and ensuring design intent, operational functionality, cost effectiveness, and safe handoff to project development.
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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.
Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.
Job Description
For Universal United Kingdom Resort (UUKR)The Senior Manager, Architecture & Engineering Design - Creative directs the management of the Architectural & Engineering Design and programming documentation effort within Creative Studio and projects. Responsible for the coordination of work of outside contract firms, project partners, stakeholders, and other in-house teams to ensure projects are consistent with and in support of the overall creative and facility plan vision. Serves as a department resource for Creative projects. Supports approved strategies into short-term and mid-term objectives and plans. Ensures team collaborates and prepares for project transition to the project development team.
  • Directs the coordination between the project design team and the (Facility) Architecture and Engineering vendors including the development of all preliminary facility program input and any other exhibits needed to convey design intent. Actively participate in the preparation of the design drawings and exhibits. Reviews the drawings and specifications to ensure that they meet the creative and design intent, satisfy the development criteria and are complete and accurate for transition to the project development team.
  • Accountable for team's ability to Identify, develop and define FOH and BOH Program requirements by ongoing interface with UPR Business teams, Operational teams and Creative Teams. Ensure program requirements are thoroughly addressed, vetted, incorporated and met within the project design efforts to ensure creative and technical delivery, operational functionality, thorough and quality design, and cost effectiveness.
  • Supports the management of the Facility 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 the proposals and the development of the recommendation for the vendors. Reviews requests for additional services, preparation of directives, the negotiation of all changes and the incorporation of any agreed upon changes into the vendors agreement.
  • Reviews weekly and monthly progress reports on the status of each project and other outside Architecture and Engineering design efforts. Directs efforts to address trends and changes.
  • Actively contributes to best-in-class culture by embracing change, collaborating with others at various levels, learning from adversity and driving for solutions. Aligns to DE&I focus across corporate culture and business.
  • Understand and actively participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering or Construction Management is required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Information
As part of our 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/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
  • Experience directing architectural and engineering design and programming documentation efforts.
  • Proven ability to coordinate and manage outside architecture and engineering vendors, including RFP/SOW development and vendor selection.
  • Experience reviewing drawings and specifications to ensure design intent, development criteria, and readiness for project development transition.
  • Ability to develop and define FOH (front-of-house) and BOH (back-of-house) program requirements through stakeholder and operational interface.
  • Familiarity with Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities and compliance with established policies and procedures.

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NBCUniversal Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage spans medical, prescription, vision, dental, life, and disability, often beginning on the first day of employment. Mental‑health resources and wellness programs are also emphasized.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave for primary and non‑primary caregivers is paired with fertility, adoption, and caregiving programs. Company materials indicate a formal, ongoing policy framework supporting families.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Structured time off includes vacation, company holidays, personal “myDays,” caregiving time, flexible sick time, and bereavement leave. Day‑to‑day flexibility is highlighted through take‑as‑needed sick time in many U.S. contexts.

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NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information. Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

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For us, it's more than just a work life. It's a daily passion. We take great pride in our legacy. We find fun in the challenge. We collaborate and inspire others. We're always creating, always solving and always ahead of competition.

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