Details:
- Salary: £350 - 400 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands (County)
- Date: 20 hours ago
Description:
Freelance Design Manager – Student Accommodation
Location: Birmingham
Rate: Up to £450 per day
Duration: Until January, with potential for extension
Working arrangements: 5 days per week, with possible hybrid working
The Opportunity
We’re working with a contractor looking to appoint an experienced Freelance Design Manager to support a student accommodation project in Birmingham.
The project involves the refurbishment and conversion of an existing building into student accommodation, offering an opportunity to get involved in a technically challenging scheme.
The role will run through to January, with potential for hybrid working depending on project requirements.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for managing the design process, coordinating consultants and subcontractors, and ensuring design information is delivered in line with the project programme.
Key responsibilities will include:
*
Managing and coordinating the design process throughout the project.
*
Liaising with architects, consultants and subcontractors to ensure design information is coordinated and delivered on time.
*
Monitoring design programmes, deliverables and deadlines.
*
Reviewing technical information and resolving design queries.
*
Identifying potential design issues and working proactively to find solutions.
*
Ensuring designs are coordinated with construction requirements, programme and buildability.
*
Working closely with the project team to support the successful delivery of the refurbishment.
About You
We’re looking for a Freelance Design Manager who has:
*
Previous experience in a Design Manager role with a main contractor.
*
Experience working on refurbishment projects, ideally involving existing buildings.
*
Strong technical knowledge and an understanding of the design process.
*
The ability to coordinate consultants, subcontractors and project teams effectively.
*
A proactive approach to resolving design issues and keeping the programme on track.
*
Availability to work five days per week, with some flexibility for hybrid working.
If you’re a Freelance Design Manager available for your next assignment in Birmingham and interested in a project running through to January, get in touch for more information.
???? Contact Heather Duncan to discuss the role