Design Manager

Talk Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 building contractor is seeking a Design Manager for exciting projects in the Bristol and South West region. The role involves managing design processes and working collaboratively with various teams to deliver high-quality building projects. Ideal candidates will have experience in the building sector and strong qualifications in design management.

Benefits

Excellent Holidays (28 days + Banks + Buy more Days)

Flexible working & some remote work

Healthcare

Pension

Car / Allowance

Qualifications

• Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager.
• Experience in multiple building sector projects such as Commercial, Residential, and Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and construction stages.
• Oversee monitoring of detailed design and manage design appraisal review processes.
• Identify design solutions and manage consultants and specialist sub-contractors.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Sector

High level of communication skills

Education

Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC)

Job description

Design Manager - Building / Construction - Bristol / South West / South Wales

Leading Tier 1 Building Contractor.

What makes it Great?

-Excellent Holidays (28 days + Banks + Buy more Days)

-Flexible working & some remote work.

-Long term local regional projects.

COMPANY:

We are recruiting for a reputable building contractor, seeking a Design Manager to join this top tier building main contractor working on a range or regional building sector projects in the South West & South Wales.

Opportunity for those wishing to work on a mix of tender and live works or just live works.

Role:

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 Commercial, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare.
- Previous Main Contractor employment.
- High level of communication skills.
- Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc).

Location: Bristol / South West

Remuneration:

The successful Design Manager will receive:

Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience)
Car / Allowance
Healthcare
Pension

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

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