Assistant Design Manager

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

Job summary

PSR Solutions in Oxford seeks an Assistant Design Manager on a permanent basis to support a leading main contractor. The role spans pre-construction and construction design activities for projects typically valued between £10m and £50m, ensuring design information is delivered on time and to specification.

The successful candidate will coordinate external consultants, implement cost-effective design solutions, and maintain tight programme controls to achieve project success.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex high-value design projects for main contractors.
• Strong organizational skills to plan, schedule and manage multiple workloads.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
• Commercial awareness and familiarity with client procurement methods.
• Experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design processes during pre-construction and construction phases; interpret Employer's Requirements and 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 deadlines.
• Participate in tender launches, adjudications and project initiation meetings.

Skills

Design management

Contractor perspective

Project coordination

Building Regulations

Planning Permission

Procurement methods

On-site operations

Contract procedures

Job description

ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN OXFORD 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.