Design Manager

Velocity Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Freelance Design Manager in Greater London. This role involves leading a Grade two listed custodial project from inception to completion. The ideal candidate has proven experience with custodial or heritage projects, holds a degree in architecture or construction management, and can oversee the design management process effectively. The position offers a competitive day rate of £430-£480 and a flexible contract duration of 6 to 24 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading design from preconstruction to completion.
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Design Management process.
• Oversee verification and certification of designs.
• Liaise with project architects and consultants.

Skills

Experience with custodial or heritage projects

Leadership in design management

Understanding of building regulations

Experience in refurbishment projects

Education

Degree in architecture or construction management

Job description

Freelance Design Manager

Location: London Kings Cross

Day Rate: £430-£480-a-day

Duration: 6 - 24 months

The Role

An exciting opportunity as one of UK's largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to work on a freelance basis. You will be leading a Grade two listed custodial project from inception through to completion, previous experience working on custodial or heritage projects would be preferred but not essential.

Duties

• Lead the Design Management process
• Take the project from preconstruction phase to completion
• Oversee verification, validation and certification of designs, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations & Employer's Requirements (ERs)
• Take design meetings and lead these with architects and consultants
• Ensure delivery of design documentation in line with the design and submissions programme
• Monitor and "police" the document control system
• Liaise with internal and external construction and design staff
• Utilise lean construction techniques to save money, reduce waste & optimise construction
• Support the implementation of the BIM protocols, including teamwork and collaboration and the management and sharing of data relating to BIM models

Candidate experience

• The successful candidate will have worked for a main contractor previously ideally on custodial or heritage projects
• Ideally they should have a degree in architecture, Construction management or related discipline
• Proven experience on refurbishment projects is essential
• Proven experience of leading the design from preconstruction to completion is essential

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role. If you have any other questions feel free to call me on (phone number removed) or alternatively please send in a CV