Details:
- Salary: £68,000 - 75,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chelmsford Essex
- Date: 23 hours ago
Description:
New-Build Schools - DfE Projects - 3-Year Contract
Salary: £68,000 + Car Allowance
Contract: 3 Years
Employment Type: Permanent salary or Day Rate, depending on preference
The Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor on a long-term programme of new-build school projects delivered under the Department for Education (DfE).
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established main contractor on a three-year contract, overseeing the design process across new-build education developments.
We are looking for a Design Manager with experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor, ideally with a background in DfE school projects. However, candidates with strong Design Management experience across other major new-build construction projects will also be considered, provided they have the relevant technical knowledge and experience managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
The role offers flexibility, with the opportunity to work on either a salaried basis or a day-rate arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and coordinate the design process across new-build school projects, ensuring designs are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
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Coordinate architects, structural engineers, building services consultants and other design stakeholders.
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Manage design development from pre-construction through to construction and project completion.
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Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions, identifying and resolving design clashes and potential issues.
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Ensure design information is issued in line with the construction programme and procurement requirements.
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Work closely with project managers, site teams and commercial teams to ensure design solutions are practical, buildable and cost-effective.
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Chair and attend design team meetings, monitoring progress, actions and outstanding information.
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Manage design risks, changes and technical queries throughout the project lifecycle.
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Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, statutory requirements and project specifications.
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Maintain effective communication between the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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Proven experience working as a Design Manager for a Tier 1 main contractor.
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Experience delivering new-build construction projects.
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Previous experience on DfE school projects or education-sector developments is highly desirable.
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Strong design coordination and technical management skills.
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Experience managing external consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
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A good understanding of construction programmes, procurement processes and buildability.
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The ability to identify design risks and drive solutions in a fast-paced project environment.
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Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
Candidates without direct DfE experience will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong Design Management experience on comparable large-scale new-build projects for a Tier 1 contractor.
The Package
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£68,000 salary plus car allowance, or a day-rate arrangement depending on preference.
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Three-year contract on new-build school projects.
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Opportunity to work with an established Tier 1 main contractor.
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Long-term project continuity within the education construction sector