Assistant Design Manager

PSR Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

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Job summary

PSR Solutions, Birmingham, is assisting a leading main contractor to recruit an Assistant Design Manager on a permanent basis. You will manage design across pre-construction and, when required, construction phases, ensuring work aligns with programme, specification and budget while maintaining safety standards.

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Package. The role involves coordinating external design consultants, driving cost-effective design solutions, timely delivery of design information, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing high-value design projects for a main contractor.
• Strong planning and multitasking abilities.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• Commercial awareness and familiarity with client procurement methods.
• On-site operations and contract procedures experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and construction phases.
• Analyse Employer's Requirements and develop Contractor's Proposals with internal teams.
• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants.
• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve deadlines.

Skills

Design management

Project coordination

Organisation

Procurement methods

Commercial awareness

Job description

ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN BIRMINGHAM FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR

I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Assistant Design Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertakes projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence with values ranging between £10m and £50m.

As Assistant Design Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure their safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification, and budget.

Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Package

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and, when necessary, construction phases. Analyse and interpret Employer's Requirements documents. Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive Contractor's Proposals.
• Coordinate and supervise external design consultants
• Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
• Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.
• Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile - We're seeking a Assistant Design Manager with:

• Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.
• Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• A keen sense of commercial awareness.
• Familiarity with various client procurement methods.
• Preferably, experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.

This role is ideal for professionals who excel in coordinating intricate design processes, driving innovation, and ensuring project success within the construction industry.