Design Manager

STRABAG SE; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Design Coordinator to lead a dynamic team in the construction sector. This role involves managing design processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering collaboration across teams. You will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that contribute to sustainable practices in construction. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and take your career to the next level with exciting challenges and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Chartered member of the ICE National Water Hygiene EUSR Registration.
• At least 5 years in design coordination roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage a design team to ensure efficient design processes.
• Oversee development of design proposals and manage changes.

Skills

Design Coordination

Ground Engineering

Management Skills

Scripting and Automation

Power BI

Microsoft Project

Education

Degree in Construction

HND/HNC in Construction

Tools

Microsoft Packages

Job description

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Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered member of the ICE National Water Hygiene EUSR Registration
• Construction Experience: 5 years (degree), 10 years (HND/HNC)
• At least 5 years in design coordination roles
• Experience in ground engineering, tunnels and shaft construction, and/or water industry
• Management skills with confidence in dealing with staff, clients, figures, design issues, and programmes
• Scripting and automation experience; experience with Power BI
• Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Project

About STRABAG

Strabag is committed to becoming climate neutral by 2040.

Your Contribution

• Manage a design team to promote streamlined, efficient, and safe design processes
• Develop and implement design processes related to delivery, review, assurance, progress measurement, and document control
• Oversee development of design proposals ensuring alignment with project requirements, budget, and timeline
• Manage changes to design scope, assessing impact on cost and programme
• Create and maintain a register of design deliverables
• Report on design progress and prepare related narratives and reports for cost control
• Manage interface with external and internal design teams
• Represent the design department in meetings
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure design constructability
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure design completeness
• Maintain consistency within the design team
• Provide training and support to the design team
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation
• Ensure proper documentation and archiving of design work
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company procedures
• Manage design interfaces with authorities and obtain approvals
• Organize design reviews and foster collaboration
• Promote health and safety through design, leading risk reviews
• Manage design integration across disciplines
• Encourage effective communication and cooperation
• Identify value engineering opportunities
• Prepare documentation for health and safety files
• Prepare work forecasts and demonstrate leadership

What You Stand to Gain

Following a successful application, the process includes application screening, interviews, candidate evaluation, and final onboarding. At STRABAG, approximately 86,000 employees work across more than 2,400 locations worldwide, engaging in building construction, civil engineering, tunneling, and more. We value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, striving to be the most innovative and sustainable construction technology company in Europe.

Join us to work on exciting projects and grow your career!

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