Location: Cardiff
Salary: £65,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package
Sector: Main Contractor | Building Remediation | Cladding | Refurbishment
Design Manager – The Company
An excellent opportunity to join a leading multi-regional main contractor with a rapidly growing presence across Wales and the wider UK.
Around 70% of the company’s current workload centres around complex cladding replacement and building remediation projects, particularly on high-rise buildings requiring careful management of current fire and building safety requirements. The remaining workload includes a range of general refurbishment and fit-out projects.
With a strong pipeline, continued growth and an entrepreneurial approach, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where the Design Manager can play an important role in the successful delivery of technically complex schemes.
Design Manager – The Role
Based from the Cardiff office, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the design process across refurbishment and building remediation projects from pre-construction through to completion.
Unlike the Planner position, relevant knowledge of the current regulatory environment surrounding higher-risk buildings is important. You will need a good understanding of fire safety requirements, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) process and Golden Thread requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing and coordinating the design process from pre-construction through delivery
* Managing consultants, specialist subcontractors and other design stakeholders
* Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
* Ensuring design information is produced accurately and in line with programme requirements
* Managing design risks, changes and technical queries
* Coordinating design information between the client, consultants and construction teams
* Supporting the procurement of specialist subcontract packages
* Ensuring appropriate design records and information are maintained throughout the project
* Supporting compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements
* Ensuring Golden Thread information is appropriately managed and maintained
* Working closely with operational and commercial teams to resolve design issues
Design Manager – The Person
* Previous Design Management experience within a main contracting environment
* Experience of refurbishment, cladding, façade or building remediation projects
* Good understanding of current fire safety and building regulations
* Knowledge of BSR compliance and the Building Safety Act regulatory environment
* Strong understanding of Golden Thread requirements
* Confident coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors
* Strong technical, organisational and communication skills
Design Manager – The Reward
* £65,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
* Car allowance plus comprehensive package
* Major technically challenging refurbishment and remediation projects
* Strong secured pipeline and excellent business growth
* Entrepreneurial environment with genuine responsibility
* Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing contractor
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year