Design Manager

Our client is a national main contractor specialising in a range of new build sectors. We bring a combination of big contracting experience and personal appeal to the market. The company is committed to excellence in every aspect of the construction process, and we strive to exceed expectations with every project we undertake.

Role Description

Assisting / supporting with the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule (which may encompass input at both pre-construction and construction stage of a project).

Assisting / supporting the production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrix, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops.

Assisting / supporting to ensure that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities

Managing the contract specifications, drawings, and related documents

Design co-ordination and reviews via Procore (DMS)

Issuing and closing out any Requests For Information that arise

Chairing design team meetings and leading the process with the consultants and subcontract designers

Submitting design information to the client team

Ensuring BREEAM compliance where required on projects in support of (and with) the sustainability team

Coordinating the submission of information to ensure all planning conditions are discharged, with support of the Planning Consultant/Lead Designer

Supporting with internal design workshops with Operations and Commercial project team to ensure consultants are submitting optimum designs

Supporting with the design review workshops with consultant and subcontract design teams to ensure clear understanding of design and technical submissions

Supporting with the technical reviews of proposed works

Coordinating the submission of information to satisfy Building Control compliance in support of the Building Control Officer

Interface with the Principal Designer

Supporting with managing the design process and issue of information release schedules

Providing input and design reviews into the procurement process

Assisting with the collation of the O&M Health and Safety file (as requested by Document Controller)

Providing design & technical support to project management teams

Review and offer advice value engineering opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team
• Experience in the industrial and commercial construction sectors
• Extensive knowledge of architecture, engineering, and design principles
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with stakeholders
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or related field
• Experience in project management is a plus
• A desire to learn and continuously improve design skills