Design Manager

Our client is a contracting and property developer that specialise in Planning, Construction, Design, Fit-outs services across London and the southeast, for the Residential, Leisure, Healthcare, Heritage, and public sectors.

They generate over £80 million in turnover and have a successful track record of quality projects which can value at excess of £35 million.

We are currently seeking a Design Manager for the business and someone that will work on new build residential and care home projects.

We are interested in both established Design Managers and Architects/ Architectural Technicians that are looking to take the next step in their career.

Duties include but aren’t limited to:

* Appointing external consultants.

* Resolving technical issues arising from sites.

* Managing the consultants’ appointment process & paperwork including PI insurance. Collateral Warranties.

* Checking working drawing packages produced by External Consultants.

* Suggesting alternative construction methods, details, and materials to increase margin, improve quality and reduce lifetime costs.

* Obtaining design drawings from suppliers and obtaining consultant approval.

* Appointing / checking Landscape Architects details.

* Checking Structural Engineers drawings in relation to the Architects drawings.

* Attending site meetings and reporting to the Head of Pre-Construction regarding updates and progress.

* Obtaining ground investigation/remediation reports.

* Obtaining Robust Detail certification or arranging sound testing for Building Regulations / CSH compliance.

* Attending departmental development review meetings.

* Issuing drawings to other departments and site.

* Liaising with Highway authorities in relation to Section Agreements (278, 38, 104).

* Dealing with the Party Wall surveyors to obtain relevant approvals.

* Discharging and liaising with Planning Authorities in relation to planning conditions.

* Discharging and liaising with Building Control body in relation to building regulation discharges