Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Brighton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is looking for a Design Manager to oversee D&B projects valued at up to £15 million across the UK. This role will involve managing design duties, coordinating with various design disciplines, and liaising with local authorities. If you possess strong project management skills and a Main Contractor background, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a balanced and friendly work culture.

Qualifications

• Experience executing new build, residential apartment blocks (BTR / PBSA).
• Knowledge of AutoCAD essential.
• Preferably a qualified Architect with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all design duties from tender stage to project completion.
• Challenge designs and explore value engineering opportunities.
• Coordinate all designers and manage the information workflow.

Skills

Knowledge of AutoCAD

Understanding of RIBA building stages

Experience of liaison with local authorities

Processing BREEAM requirements

Education

Qualified Architect

Job description

Job Description

Shore Construction is currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join the team and support our D&B projects, valued at up to £15 million, across the UK.

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager from a Main Contractor background. The initial project will be a 9-storey redevelopment, RC frame residential block located in Wimbledon. Your weeks will vary between our Brighton office and the Wimbledon site.

If you're interested in joining a unique company with a balanced culture that's both hardworking and genuinely friendly, this could be a great fit for you.

Due to the nature of the role, you will ideally meet the following requirements:

* Experience of executing new build, residential apartment blocks (BTR / PBSA)

* Knowledge of AutoCAD

* Understand RIBA building stages

* Control and process information associated to local planning authority planning obligations

* Experience of liaising with local authorities and statutory service provider

* Processing BREEAM requirements

* Compiling and collating information for Operation and Maintenance files.

* Preferably a qualified Architect

Key Responsibilities will include:

* Responsible for all design duties from the tender stage through to project completion

* Reviewing tender documentation and establishing design requirements

* Compile risk register associated to design

* Ensuring required consultants are appointed and have knowledge of what service each consultant is to provide

* Challenge designs and explore valued engineering opportunities

* Co-ordinate all designers and elements of information they provide

* Set the agenda and chair design meetings

* Format design release schedules in accordance with construction programme.

* Define requirements of designer’s scope of services

* Process drawings and information and ensure the information is distributed to appropriate parties

* Assist with the preparation, collation, and presentation of reports.

* Demonstrate knowledge of construction designs: - including:

* Architectural

* Structural

* Civil

* Fire protection

* M&E services

* Thermal

* Acoustics

If this role interests you, please apply today