Design Manager

Salter Grange is in search of a proactive Design Manager to join one of the UK's largest privately-owned construction, development, and property services companies.
With an impressive annual turnover of £2 billion and a busy schedule of projects, the company is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join them on nationwide government frameworks projects with values of £5m - £20m.
The successful Design Manager will be involved in the full project life cycle and be involved in an exciting £50m Commercial Fit-Out/Refurbishment scheme in the UK to support the development and management of the design function within the business.
Design Manager Responsibilities:
* Coordinate project team comments and resolve any design-related construction queries with the design team
* A desire to constantly learn, improve and share knowledge and experience
* Demonstrating management qualities to encourage effective design team and construction team coordination and collaborative working to meet the Project goals
* Understanding the project requirements, including Client brief & business processes, and Employer Requirements
* Assisting in the mitigation of design risks as part of the team
* Take part in design coordination and design progress meetings with the design team and subcontractors, and ensuring that design risk assessments are produced.
* Support in the production of the Contractors' Proposals.
* Collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders to formulate and oversee a pragmatic design timeline and information schedule.
* Championing the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and innovation.
* Verifying that designs undergo thorough review and validation to achieve compliance
* Mitigate health and safety concerns and address design intricacies
Design Manager Requirements:
* HNC in Building Studies, Degree in Design Management or Architecture.
* Previous experience in new-build, modular, and MOJ projects.
* A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a sense of responsibility and a passion for collaborative working.
* Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
If you are a motivated Design Manager and desire to accelerate your career by joining a highly respected Main Contractor in the UK, please apply with your CV using the provided link