Assistant Design Manager

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

Job summary

PSR Solutions in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Design Manager on a permanent basis to join a leading main contractor. You will oversee design activities across pre-construction and construction phases, ensuring alignment with programme, budget and employer requirements.

The role requires proven experience in managing high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective, strong organisational skills and a solid understanding of Building Regulations and Planning permissions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.
• Strong organisational skills to plan, schedule and manage multiple workloads.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and construction phases; analyse Employer's Requirements; collaboration with internal teams to develop 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.

Skills

Design management

Project coordination

Budget awareness

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN COVENTRY 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

• 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.