Design Manager

Our Client is looking to hire a design manger that will ensure our Clients core values are achieved of Zero Incidents through the delivery of a safe design aligned with CDM 2015 regulations delivering a project that is safe to construct and maintain, supports Zero Defects through focussed management of the design procedures delivering a design that is validated formally via reviewable design data (RDD) and that Zero Delays occur through careful attention and monitoring of an integrated design programme. Key Responsibilities • Have input into the selection of the design team. • Agree the design team’s responsibilities, scope of services and deliverables • Agree tender and construction programme with the design team • Hold and minute regular design meetings and involve critical sub-contractors as necessary • Advise on the selection of specialist sub-contractors and sub-consultants • Obtain fees for all specialist consultants and sub-consultants • Consider alternative building methods, sub-contractor and materials • Consider and resolve all statutory requirements • Review and co-ordinate package interfaces • Assist in the production of the Contractors Proposals • Attend selection interview when required. • Produce and maintain a Risk & Opportunity Schedule • Produce and maintain tender Querv Schedule • Review EiR document and ensure compliance with BIM requirements • Ensure a Pre-BEP is in place where necessary • Ensure compliance with the ‘Designed for Excellence’ design procedures Experience & Skills • Understand the different Client procurement routes • Be able to manage a full design team and oversee design manager and design coordinators • Experience of working at pre-construction stage • Understanding of D&B contracts • Commercial awareness • Experience of site/contract procedures • Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads • Good working knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures. • Time management • Be able to use Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint (Intermediate) • Be able to use View Point for Projects (4Projects) • BIM project procedures Required Training • Degree in construction related role • Minimum twelve years construction industry experience Desirable Training - CDM awareness - H&S training – IOSH / SSMSTS - Commercial awareness - MEP for non-MEP managers - Revit software training - BIM awareness - Navisworks - Managing meetings - Diversity & inclusion - Communication skills - Conflict resolutions - Performance management - Planning & programming Please apply for this position today or please forward your C.V to