Design Manager

Netwerk Adviseurs; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering contractor seeks a Design Manager based in the North West, overseeing healthcare projects. You will collaborate with teams from tender to delivery, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing project costs. Ideal candidates will have expertise in BREEAM, design software, and construction processes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of BREEAM is essential.
• Experience with design software like AutoCAD and REVIT required.
• Previous design process experience in construction projects up to £5m.

Responsibilities

• Cost control and liaison with stakeholders.
• Management of project coordination and progress reporting.
• Lead design team meetings and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Knowledge of BREEAM

Familiarity with digital platforms

Working knowledge of Building and CDM Regulations

Knowledge of design software (AutoCAD, REVIT)

Experience in design process of construction projects

Job description

The Company

A privately owned construction and engineering contractor, who specialises in modular healthcare buildings and hospital construction. They deliver single source construction and engineering solutions to the UK's public and private sectors consistently promoting innovation and sustainable construction.

The Project

Based in the companies Head Office in the North West, you will be working as a Design Manager and playing a key role in the design process from tender through to site delivery. Working closely with the pre-construction and site operations teams, you will be involved in various Health Care projects from extensions and refurbishments, both traditional build and modular up to the value of £10m.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you have the following previous experience;

• Strong knowledge of BREEAM
• Familiarity with digital platforms such as 4P and understanding of BIM processes is highly beneficial
• Working knowledge of Building and CDM Regulations
• Good working knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD and REVIT
• Demonstratable experience of assisting in the design process of construction projects up to the value of £5m
• NHS background (desirable but not essential)
  
  

The Role

• Job Title: Design Manager
• Job Type: Permanent
• Project: Various Health Care Extensions, Traditional Build & Modular
• Reporting to: Senior Design Manager
  
  

Duties

• Cost control
• Liaise with stakeholders
• Progress Reporting / Monitoring
• Regular use of Microsoft software
• Observing 4P for new information
• Managing cost within budget figures
• Chair Design Team meetings regularly
• Holds responsibility for coordination of projects
• Work closely and report to Senior Design Manager
• Lead internal and external members of deign team
• Initiate a good working communication platform between team
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with design consultants
• Carry out initial review of design information prior to issuing to client
• Reviewing quotations and ensuring all information has been included
• Coordinate the flow of information between the site team and design team
• Providing support and technical advice to the client and other stakeholders
• Work closely with Project teams on all matters of design including Health & Safety
  
  

This is a Permanent position with a competitive salary on offer for the successful candidate. For more information or to apply please contact Ollie Foley - Recruitment Consultant on 07553 699462.

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