Design Manager

Stepnell; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their dynamic team in the South. This role involves leading design management efforts on construction projects, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements, and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive work environment, this company values innovation and teamwork. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes your well-being and career growth while making a significant impact in the construction industry.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Increased Annual Leave

Employee Referral Scheme

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Working Hours

Car Allowance or Company Car

Qualifications

• Experience in contractor design management and project delivery.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure design compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete design information for construction processes.
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams during bidding.

Skills

Design Management

BIM Principles

Project Management

Construction Methodologies

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

BIM Software

Job description

Job Description

At Stepnell, we understand that design management is critically important to a construction project because it bridges the gap between design and execution, ensuring that the project meets its objectives in terms of quality, cost, and time.

We are looking to grow our Stepnell team and recruit a Senior Design Manager or Design Manager to join our design team in the South, working from our Southampton or Bristol office. As a Design Manager, you will lead and manage external design consultants, design subcontractors, and construction team inputs on projects in our Southern region. Typically, you will work from your closest office, Southampton or Bristol, with one day a week traveling to support live projects.

Reporting to the Design Team Lead, as a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:

1. Deliver complete, accurate, and commercially viable design information for construction and procurement processes.
2. Ensure design compliance with project contractual agreements, budgets, and regulations.
3. Develop and maintain BIM principles.
4. Collaborate with the pre-construction team during the bidding process.
5. Proactively drive project and design improvements.
6. Review all tender documentation to reduce risk and ensure compliance with building regulations.
7. Support and advise on delivery and attend project meetings as required by the Contracts Manager.
8. Proactively manage the selection and appointment of design and specialist consultants, utility services, and third-party surveyors.
9. Lead and implement appropriate BIM execution plans.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Previous contractor design experience.
2. A blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and leadership ability through the design process.
3. Deep knowledge of construction methodologies, materials, and techniques, with the ability to translate design into buildable solutions.
4. Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, engineers, and consultants, ensuring their work aligns with project goals.

Why Stepnell?

At our core, we are committed to inspiring, nurturing, and investing in our people, ensuring fulfilling and rewarding careers. As proud holders of Investors in People Gold accreditation, we recognize that our employees are the driving force behind our success. We value everyone's contribution and foster a teamship philosophy rooted in curiosity and empowerment. We aim to enable our people to make a difference and drive positive change across our business and services.

We offer generous and competitive benefits, including an enhanced pension scheme with a 7% contribution from Stepnell, increasing annual leave with service, a market-leading employee referral scheme, comprehensive health coverage for eligible roles, flexible start and finish times, and a car allowance or company car.

Join us in a collaborative and inclusive environment where your well-being is our priority, and your contributions are truly valued.