Design Manager

Fawkes & Reece; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national main contractor in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Manager to lead and manage design teams across various schemes including residential, commercial, and healthcare projects. The role requires proven design management experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of relevant legislation and project management tools. This position offers a competitive salary and responsibilities include overseeing the design process from tender to completion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a design management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design teams and external consultants.
• Produce and manage design programs and risk registers.
• Ensure design compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Job description

Role: Design Manager

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: £55K/£65K + Package

Our key client, a national main contractor, work across a number of schemes (residential/commercial/industrial/healthcare/educational) are seeking to appoint a Design Manager for schemes secured throughout the Yorkshire region.

Key responsibilities

• Team and process management: Lead and manage design teams and external consultants, chair design meetings, and oversee the entire design process from tender to completion.
• Project planning and delivery: Produce and manage design programs, information schedules, and risk registers.
• Quality and compliance: Ensure the design is compliant with all contract requirements, legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
• Risk and budget management: Identify and mitigate design and financial risks, manage the design budget, and control design changes.
• Coordination and communication: Liaise between clients, design consultants, and project staff to ensure all parties are aligned on design matters.
• Documentation and reporting: Prepare and validate design management plans and provide regular progress reports.
• Contract administration: Vet and appoint design team members, ensuring all terms and conditions are acceptable

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a design management role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Commercial awareness and experience with contracts and bids.
• Familiarity with legislation, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the industry

For further information on the role/opportunity, please call Ryan Hayes on 01142 130900.