Design Manager

CRS Professionals (UK) Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design process for industrial and warehouse projects in a Main Contractor setting. The ideal candidate will ensure high-quality delivery within budget and timescales. Responsibilities include managing design compliance, coordinating with teams, and contributing to best practice guidelines. Experience in handling complex projects and familiarity with UK Building Regulations are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator role.
• Good understanding of design processes for construction projects.
• Ability to liaise effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process, ensuring standards and budget compliance.
• Organise and attend Design Team meetings, producing minutes.
• Monitor and report on RFIs and design submissions.

Skills

Understanding of UK Building Regulations

Design Coordination

Project Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree in Construction or Design

Tools

Asite CDE

Job description

Ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the design process within a Main Contractor setting with a good understanding of UK Building Regulations.

Working on the delivery of industrial/warehouse schemes up to £25m, duties to include (but not limited to):-

• Manage the design process for the construction phase of projects, ensuring that all designs are delivered to the highest standards, within budget and timescales.
• Monitor Information release, in line with the IRS
• Monitor and report on RFIs and RFI statuses.
• Organise and attend Design Team meetings as required, producing minutes when requested.
• Review design submissions for quality and sufficiency.
• Coordinate information from Consultants, Employers agent and Construction Team and assist in overcoming issues and ensuring compliance.
• Producing reports within Asite, monitor and co-ordinate the design produced by consultants and subcontractors.
• Monitor and report on Design NCRs and associated close out.
• Liaise with the wider team such as Quantity Surveyors, Buyers, Contract Managers, Project Managers, Site Managers to engender a team approach for each project.
• Develop and maintain company design standards and best practice guidelines.
• Attend site to liaise with Site Managers / Contract Managers as required.
• Assisting in the implementation and administration of Asite CDE throughout the business, ensuring drawings, specifications and project information are kept up to date, ensuring site teams have access to required design information both via Asite and in hard copy format
• Ensure consultants and subcontract designers in following correct processes within Asite, ensuring information is correctly uploaded and tasks are closed out in a timely manner.
• Previous experience working as a Design Manager or Design Co-ordinator for a Main Contractor.