As a Design Manager you will be responsible for the development and control of design on one or more projects. You will identify where we can add extra value for our customers whilst ensuring buildability and quality that meet statutory requirements.
The successful candidate will collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and customers, to establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. You will also share your knowledge with other members of the design team as well as operational and commercial teams to ensure the overall success of the project.
Duties / responsibilities will include:
Managing the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others.
Arranging and preparing for design reviews to assess progress, to identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary.
Collaborating with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements.
The ideal candidate:
You will be from an Architectural background or currently a Design Manager with a contractor and have a good appreciation of all industry sectors within the construction process.
Have an understanding of various software including CAD, Microsoft Office and various other construction technology.
Be able to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications
Hold a valid driving license and a CSCS card
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year