design manager

Description:

The projects are awarded and due to site in the next few months for this growing contractor.

the schemes are part of a successfully work winning period and are a combination of is a new build and refurbishments projects on on schools and commercial building including office and distribution centres

Reporting to the operations manager and liaising with the site delivery team and client for the scheme you will be looking after the day to flow of information from dealing with the project s client architect to the construction and engineering leads for each part of the business.

Managing the required areas of construction, fit out and external cladding you will assist the site based team to coordinate construction of the project over the construction period to achieve and on time and high quality result for the client .

Duties will include:

Management of the design development for packages or sections of works;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team;
Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction teams;
Managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions;
Review of construction design information for build-ability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where appropriate;
Proactive issue resolution;
Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the preconstruction and build process.

liaising with the site delivery team and client for the scheme you will be looking after the day to flow of information from dealing with the project client architect to the construction and engineering leads for each part of the business.

Managing design specifications along with your project team you will coordinate construction of the new build and refurb areas through the schemes over the construction period.

Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc.

For this particular role, previous experience of commercial or schools projects in the past for the main contractor

You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem-solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a highly driven, positive and ambitious individual able to work well within a large team dynamic.

You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design Coordination / Design Management role.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with ongoing work and real time promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Bill Pugh on (phone number removed) or send your CV to