Design Manager

Talk Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 Building Contractor is seeking a Design Manager for a major data centre project in Newport with hybrid working options. The role involves managing design processes and teams, requiring a strong background in the building sector. Competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance, are offered based on experience.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
• Experience in projects like Data Centres, Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage design related issues across multiple sectors during preconstruction and construction stages.
• Appointment and management of consultants and contractors.
• Identify design solutions, risks, and opportunities.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Sector

High level of communication skills

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC)

Job description

Design Manager – Data Centres - Building / Construction – Newport + Hybrid Working

*Previous Data Centre Project experience not essential*

COMPANY:

Leading Tier 1 Building Contractor with a strong reputation and specialism in delivering multi-million pound Data Centre projects.

Ideal opportunity for a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager, both considered.

Previous Data Centre experience advantageous but not essential.

Initial £200m project in Newport to get started on with further work to follow in a fast growing sector.

DUTIES

As Design Manager the role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.

The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.

Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work.

Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.

Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.

REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria:

- Knowledge of Building Sector.
- Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
- Previous experience in building sector projects such as Data Centres, Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.

-Public sector project experience being very advantageous.
- Previous Main Contractor employment.
- High level of communication skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).

Remuneration:

The successful Design Manager will receive:

*Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
*Car Allowance
*Pension

To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now.

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