Assistant Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the construction sector is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join their vibrant team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for career development, allowing you to work on exciting live projects in the New Homes construction business. You will be involved in managing design and technical aspects, collaborating with external consultants, and ensuring project delivery aligns with budget and schedule. If you're driven and eager to grow within a supportive environment, this is the perfect chance to advance your design management career.

Qualifications

• Graduate with 1-2 years experience or 3-5 years industry experience.
• Ability to manage design and technical aspects of projects.

Responsibilities

• Review and manage consultants and sub-contractors’ drawings.
• Coordinate external consultants for project delivery.
• Develop and manage project-specific Design Programme.

Skills

Design Management

Technical Drawing Review

Project Coordination

Communication Skills

Construction Methods Knowledge

Education

Degree in Design or Construction Management

Job description

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Job Title: Assistant Design Manager

This role is based at our site in the Yorkshire region within the New Homes construction business, focusing on high-rise/multistorey and single-family housing projects.

We are offering an exciting opportunity for an assistant design manager eager to develop their career within a growing company and gain experience on live projects at various stages of the build cycle. Working on-site with a dedicated and supportive team, the candidate should be driven, motivated, and possess a good level of technical ability. Ideally, we are seeking a graduate from a design or construction management course with approximately 1-2 years post-qualification experience, or a candidate with 3-5 years' industry experience.

Under the guidance of the project Design Manager(s), the Assistant Design Manager will handle design and technical aspects of projects, ensuring delivery on budget and schedule. Responsibilities include reviewing design and technical drawings, managing external consultants, and effective communication with the wider United Living team.

The successful candidate will be provided with training and opportunities to advance their design management career.

Responsibilities include:

1. Review and scrutinize consultants and sub-contractors’ drawings and documentation.
2. Manage and coordinate external consultants in the preparation and issuance of production information according to the project schedule.
3. Develop, control, and manage the project-specific Design Programme in conjunction with the Design Manager/Senior Design Manager, integrating it into broader Master Delivery Programmes, and coordinate technical information throughout the project lifecycle.
4. Oversee document control related to the registration and distribution of design and technical information.
5. Collaborate with key personnel in the project team to prepare project costing and design works.
6. Review tenders as part of the bid team to evaluate the quality of submitted information, identify value engineering opportunities, assess risks, compile consultant costs, and prepare contractor proposals.
7. Stay informed about new and innovative products and modern construction methods.

Additional Information

United Living is a leading UK-based infrastructure, construction, and property services company. We focus on delivering resilient infrastructure, affordable homes, and improved living spaces to benefit communities. Our mission is to be the partner and employer of choice in designing, building, maintaining, and connecting communities and critical infrastructure to foster a sustainable and inclusive society.

Our group comprises four businesses dedicated to creating a connected, sustainable future:

• Property Services: Revitalizing homes and communities through regeneration projects, ensuring high safety standards, and providing services for public sector clients.
• Infrastructure Services: Designing, building, and maintaining critical energy and water infrastructure, supporting UK decarbonisation goals, and minimizing environmental impacts.
• New Homes: Creating high-quality, energy-efficient, and sustainable homes in collaboration with partners, local authorities, and developers.
• Connected: Providing telecom infrastructure to ensure seamless communication, with one of the UK's largest in-house teams for project management, design, construction, and maintenance.