Design Manager

APPLE TECHNICAL RECRUITMENT (UK) LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected main contractor in Kent is seeking a Design Manager to oversee projects from feasibility to on-site coordination. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in housebuilding and a background in civil engineering or construction management. A competitive salary of £52k-£57k plus benefits is on offer.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Bonus

Pension

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in complex construction projects over £10M.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Main Contractor.
• Good knowledge of construction methodology and planning legislation.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for design management and technical compliance.
• Monitor on-site design coordination and manage external consultants.
• Coordinate between design teams and delivery team.

Skills

Design Management

Construction Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Architecture

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref:

Location: Kent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: c 52k- 57k basic plus competitive package in car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.

Company & Project: A highly regarded main contractor operating in the Education, Commercial, Healthcare and MOJ sectors, are seeking to recruit a Design Manager to work on a project from early feasibility stages through to on-site design coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages, but also with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants.

You will act as the key point of coordination between the design teams, client and on-site delivery team.

A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skillset for this role.

Desirable Experience:

• Extensive experience as a Design Manager OR Technical Manager OR Design & Build Manager on complex construction projects in excess of 10m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience working for a Main Contractor.
• Good knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation, Building Regulations.
• Previous Roles: Assistant Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Graduate Design Manager OR Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager.

Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Application Process: If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy please email your current CV through where it will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

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