Senior Design Manager

Talk Recruitment; Shire Of Northampton; On-site; AUD 132,897 - 149,253; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Competitive pension

Bonuses

Job summary

A leading UK building contractor is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design management across live high-rise residential projects. This role offers a competitive salary between £65,000 - £73,000, along with a car allowance, healthcare, and pension. Flexibility to travel nationally is required, with initial projects based in Bristol. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the building sector and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager, or Design Manager.
• Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, etc.
• Prior employment with a Main Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Manage design related issues across Construction Stages of projects.
• Oversee appointment and management of consultants.
• Identify design solutions and risks to support project pipelines.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Sector

High level of communication skills

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc)

Job description

Overview

WANTED - SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER - HIGH RISE RESIDENTIAL - LEADING UK BUILDING CONTRACTOR

Apply to find out more why they Stand Out As Best Employer in Construction! Opportunity to join this leading contractor working on Multi-Million pound projects in the sectors of Hotels / Student Accommodation / PRS, playing a key role on one of their largest projects to date.

What makes it Great?

• Very low staff turnover. Excellent sign that they look after their staff.
• The company has lots of repeat business. So a very stable forward workload. (One of the busiest construction contractors in the UK with turnover of £1 Billion plus).
• Professional & friendly team environment, even on site!
• Excellent relationships and a prompt payer to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Excellent opportunity for career progression, going through an exciting period of organic growth
• Excellent salary and benefits package including car allowance / healthcare / competitive pension (up to 7.5%) / x 2 bonuses a year.

Role

The role will be predominately working on live projects. Responsible for the management of design related issues across the Construction Stages of individual projects. The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery. Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work. Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams. Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.

Location

This employer works nationally so flexibility to travel is required. Initially working on a High rise residential project in Bristol. If not local to the area then the role would work 2-3 days on site and 2 days remote. Travel expenses and overnight stays all fully expensed.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Building Sector.
• Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
• Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
• Previous Main Contractor employment.
• High level of communication skills.
• Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).

Remuneration

• £65,000 - £73,000 Basic (Dependent on experience)
• Car / Allowance
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Bonus

How to apply

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