Design Manager

Daniel Owen; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen in Hatfield is seeking an experienced Design Manager with a strong main contractor background to deliver refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion. You will lead design coordination across multiple schemes, manage design information to programme, and maintain strong client and consultant relationships.

This role requires taking the lead from day one, coordinating design development, and ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and safety standards on

Qualifications

• Proven Design Manager experience within a Main Contractor environment.
• Experience managing multiple refurb projects from start to finish.
• Experience leading major refurbishment schemes.
• Significant contractor-side and commercial experience.
• Understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability.
• Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and technical management across multiple refurbishment and remediation projects.
• Undertake design risk appraisals and support tender submissions.
• Review Employer's Requirements and contribute to Contractor's Proposals.
• Develop and manage design and pre-construction programmes.
• Coordinate and manage consultant teams throughout project delivery.
• Monitor design progress and report against programme milestones.
• Chair design team meetings and drive key deliverables.
• Review design information for compliance, buildability and value engineering opportunities.
• Manage design development and change control procedures.
• Resolve technical and design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Liaise with statutory authorities and approval bodies.

Skills

Design management

Main contractor experience

Refurbishment projects

Stakeholder liaison

Planning software

Tools

Construction planning software

Common Data Environments (CDEs)

Job description

Location: Hatfield & Project Sites

Sector: Refurbishment, Fire Remediation & Re-Cladding

Industry: Building and Construction

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Overview

Due to continued growth, our client is looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager with a strong main contractor background and proven experience delivering refurbishment projects from pre-construction through to completion.

This role requires someone capable of taking the lead from day one, managing multiple projects, overcoming technical challenges, and building strong relationships with clients, consultants and project teams.

Design Manager

Location: Hatfield & Project Sites

Sector: Refurbishment, Fire Remediation & Re-Cladding

Industry: Building and Construction

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

The Role

The Design Manager will take full responsibility for coordinating and managing the design process across multiple refurbishment and remediation projects, ensuring design information is delivered on programme, within budget and fully compliant with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Management

• Lead consultant and surveyor procurement
• Undertake design risk appraisals and support tender submissions
• Review Employer's Requirements and contribute to Contractor's Proposals
• Develop and manage design and pre-construction programmes
• Coordinate and manage consultant teams throughout project delivery
• Monitor design progress and report against programme milestones
• Chair design team meetings and drive key deliverables
• Review design information for compliance, buildability and value engineering opportunities
• Manage design development and change control procedures
• Resolve technical and design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle

Project Delivery & Stakeholder Management

• Support single and two-stage tender processes
• Lead design reviews
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and stakeholders
• Liaise with statutory authorities and approval bodies
• Ensure project objectives are achieved throughout delivery

Compliance & Building Safety

• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Planning Conditions and warranty requirements
• Work alongside the Principal Designer to meet Building Safety Act obligations
• Manage approvals, licences and statutory permissions
• Ensure all design information complies with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Support projects involving Higher Risk Buildings, remediation and façade replacement works

Requirements

• Proven Design Manager experience within a Main Contractor environment
• Experience managing multiple refurb projects from start to finish
• Experience leading major refurbishment schemes
• Ability to deal with project challenges and technical issues confidently
• Significant contractor-side and commercial experience
• Understanding of construction methods, sequencing and buildability
• Experience using construction planning software
• Experience using Common Data Environments (CDEs)