Construction Design Manager

Thomas Search Ltd; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays

Pension Plan: Contributory up to 6%

Life assurance and personal accident

Private medical, dental, gym discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted shopping at 100 brands

Job summary

Thomas Search Ltd are partnering with a prestigious MoD facilities contractor to recruit a Design Manager based in Tidworth. Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will steer the Pre-Construction process from feasibility through detailed design, coordinating with consultants and authorities to balance technical guidance, programme requirements and commercial objectives.

You will lead design coordination, manage risk assessments under CDM, and support tender reviews while fostering strong

Qualifications

• Degree/HND/HNC in Building, Engineering or Architecture.
• Further professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or PM desirable.
• Membership with a professional institution will enhance profile.
• Proven design management experience across sectors and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire Pre-Construction process from feasibility to detailed design.
• Coordinate design development ensuring technical guidance meets program and commercial objectives.
• Maintain relationships with consultants, authorities (Environment Agency, Planning Authority, Building Control) and other stakeholders.
• Develop scoping documents for Consultants and Contractors with technical accuracy and cost certainty.
• Chair design coordination meetings to ensure Contract Programme adherence.
• Undertake design risk assessments under CDM regulations and monitor progress.
• Support Commercial/Procurement during tenders and interface with Facilities Management and Lifecycle teams.
• Assist Site Delivery Team with RFIs and technical queries to progress projects.

Skills

Design management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree/HND/HNC in Building, Engineering or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

Job Description

Thomas Search Ltd are working in partnership with a prestigious Ministry of Defence facilities contractor for the resource of a new Design Manager based in Tidworth.
Salary:Up to £61,000

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Location:Tidworth

What We Offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your role:
Reporting directly to the Programme Manager, you will be a pivotal member of the Pre-Construction Team, overseeing the entire Pre-Construction process from feasibility to detailed design across a diverse range of projects.

In this role, you will be responsible for effectively managing the Pre-Construction process. This involves navigating various stages of design development, ensuring a delicate balance between providing technical guidance, meeting program requirements, and achieving project commercial objectives. Your role will also involve fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, including consultants and agencies like the Environment Agency, Planning Authority, and Building Control. Compliance with company Management System and CDM regulations will be paramount to the success of your endeavours.

A significant part of your responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with outside consultants and providing valuable technical input to the wider Team. You will be tasked with maintaining positive and effective relationships with a wide array of stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration. Additionally, you will play a critical role in developing comprehensive project scoping documents for both Consultants and Contractors, aligning with client requirements and providing the necessary technical accuracy and cost certainty. Chairing design co-ordination meetings will be part of your routine, ensuring that the overall Contract Programme is adhered to.

Undertaking design risk assessments in compliance with CDM regulations will be crucial to the safety and success of projects. Regular monitoring and reporting on project progress, coupled with ensuring designs meet relevant standards and specifications, will be essential components of your role. Supporting the Commercial and Procurement Teams during tender reviews and interfacing with Facilities Management and Lifecycle teams to ensure the maintainability of designs will be part of your multifaceted responsibilities. Your ongoing support for the Site Delivery Team, responding to requests for information and technical queries in a timely manner, will be vital to the smooth progression of projects.

What we are looking for:

• Degree/HND/HNC qualified in Building, Engineering or Architecture.
• Further professional qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction or Project Management desirable.
• Membership or active progress toward membership of a professional institution (RIBA, CIAT, CIOB, IStructE, ICE, etc.) will enhance your profile.
• Proven design management experience, successfully managing projects from conception to completion across various sectors and construction methods.
• A deep understanding of both traditional and modern construction methods is essential, coupled with a track record of effectively managing Pre-Construction activities.
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD and experience in a BIM environment is advantageous.