Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canada is seeking a Design Manager to oversee projects from tender to site construction. Ideal candidates will have experience with Tier 1 contractors on projects above £10 million. Comprehensive training and support for career advancement are offered, along with a competitive salary and hybrid working options. Commitment to equality and diversity in the workplace is emphasized.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Unlimited opportunities for advancement

Bespoke development programs

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Experience working for a Tier 1 or larger regional contractor.
• Knowledge of design and build projects and framework negotiations.
• Ability to manage information flow between various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the scheme from tender to site construction.
• Manage design on-site with project managers and subcontractors.
• Conduct value engineering and contribute to tender packages.

Skills

Strong work practices

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Identifying opportunities and issues

Job description

Job Description

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Southampton to recruit a Design Manager to join the team. The company is a reputable brand in their marketplace, maintaining excellent long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain. They have a forward-thinking approach to staff engagement and offer opportunities for career growth and development.

The regional office is near Southampton, covering Dorset, Hampshire, Sussex, and Surrey. They target work in education, public sector, leisure, and commercial markets, with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2025 and 2026 is secured, with plans for 2027/28 nearly finalized, allowing them to be selective about new projects. They are targeting high-profile local developments ranging from £25 to £90 million on JCT and NEC contracts.

The Design Manager role involves early involvement at tender and bid stages, collaborating with estimating and commercial teams to investigate schemes thoroughly. You will work on key packages to identify opportunities and issues, conduct value engineering, and contribute detailed input for tender and bid packages. You will manage information flow between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams, taking the lead on framework schemes.

You will oversee the scheme from tender, bid, contract award, to site construction. Responsibilities include managing and implementing the design on-site with project managers, site teams, and subcontractors, handling RFIs, change processes, CDM regulations, and project handover and commissioning. Candidates should have experience working for a Tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million, with knowledge of D&B projects and framework negotiations. Strong work practices, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to identify opportunities and issues are essential.

The company is seeking experienced Design Managers and senior staff for growth and development. This is an excellent time to join the business.

They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training, bespoke development programs, and unlimited opportunities for advancement. The company values and promotes equality, encouraging applications from all sections of society and supporting reasonable adjustments as needed. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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