Design Manager

Cpl Healthcare; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Design Manager to take responsibility for overseeing project design and ensuring compliance with all regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of HND in Construction or Technical Design and at least three years of experience in the construction sector. This role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £50,000 along with benefits such as health insurance and on-site gym access.

Benefits

Health Insurance

On-site gym

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the construction sector.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Confident in engaging with clients and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project design to ensure compliance.
• Manage design process from tender to construction stage.
• Collaborate with project teams and ensure regulatory requirements are met.

Skills

Client communication

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

IT proficiency

Education

HND in Construction or Technical Design

Job description

Our client:

• One of the country’s most well-known and successful names in the property development and construction space, with offices across the UK and over 40 years’ experience, multi-million turnover along with being a multiple award winner.

The role:

With a full copy of the Job Spec available on request, the Design Manager will:

• Have full responsibility for overseeing all project design, always ensuring compliance.
• Programme and manage the design process from tender stage through to preferred bidder to construction stages with management and influencing skills.
• Manage design and commercial risk with an eye on making the most of all value engineering opportunities.
• Collaborate with project teams, CDM coordinator and ensuring all designs meet regulatory and statutory requirements such as Planning Conditions, Building Control and BREEAM.
• Review and implement requirements with a flair for being cost effective.

The person:

• Qualification in Construction, Technical Design or related discipline – HND minimum.
• 3 years minimum working in the construction space.
• Confident in dealing with clients, site teams and subcontractors; an excellent communicator verbal and written along with excellent organisational and analytical skills.
• A record in being able to work on several projects simultaneously, while able to meet deadlines.
• IT proficiency.
• Current, valid UK driving licence.

On offer:

• Salary expected around £40,000 - £50,000
• Health Insurance.
• On-site gym.
• Training and development opportunities.

To apply, contact Wes McCullough by clicking on the Apply link.

*ONLY CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE CRITERIA WILL BE CONTACTED*