Location: Hatfield & Project Sites
Sector: Refurbishment, Fire Remediation & Re-Cladding
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum
Overview
Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager with a strong main contractor background and proven experience delivering refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion.
This role requires someone capable of taking the lead from day one, managing multiple projects, overcoming technical challenges, and building strong relationships with clients, consultants and project teams.
The Role
The Design Manager will take full responsibility for coordinating and managing the design process across multiple refurbishment and remediation projects, ensuring design information is delivered on programme, within budget and fully compliant with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Technical Management
Lead consultant and surveyor procurement
Undertake design risk appraisals and support tender submissions
Review Employer's Requirements and contribute to Contractor's Proposals
Develop and manage design and pre-construction programmes
Coordinate and manage consultant teams throughout project delivery
Monitor design progress and report against programme milestones
Chair design team meetings and drive key deliverables
Review design information for compliance, buildability and value engineering opportunities
Manage design development and change control procedures
Resolve technical and design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle
Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management
Support single and two-stage tender processes
Lead design reviews
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders
Liaise with statutory authorities and approval bodies
Ensure project objectives are achieved throughout delivery
Compliance & Building Safety
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Conditions and warranty requirements
Work alongside the Principal Designer to meet Building Safety Act obligations
Manage approvals, licences and statutory permissions
Ensure all design information complies with health, safety and environmental requirements
Support projects involving Higher Risk Buildings, remediation and façade replacement works
Requirements
Proven Design Manager experience within a Main Contractor environment
Experience managing multiple refurb projects from start to finish
Experience leading major refurbishment schemes
Ability to deal with project challenges and technical issues confidently
Significant contractor-side and commercial experience
Understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability
Experience using construction planning software
Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs)
Salary description
£70000.00 - £80000.00 per year