Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor in Milton Keynes is seeking a Design Coordinator/Manager to oversee non-residential projects. The role involves managing daily design activities, ensuring compliance with client specifications, and contributing to essential project documentation. Candidates should possess architectural qualifications and relevant experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction project design via the Architecture or Main Contractor route.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment.
• Good understanding of the Design & Build process.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to daily Design Management.
• Liaise with Site Manager for design packages.
• Prepare monthly activity reports for Design Management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Design & Build process understanding

Client specification compliance

Education

Architectural or Design qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Design Coordinator/Manager - Up to £70K (DOE) - Milton Keynes

Client: Our client is a Regional Contractor seeking a Design Coordinator/Manager to join their design team overseeing non-Residential projects.

Job purpose and scope:

• Reporting to the Director of Design, you will contribute to the projects' daily Design Management.
• When required, liaise with the Site Manager / Pre-construction team for the development of design packages and procurement strategies.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

• Understand client requirements/output specifications.
• Assist in the review of design, procurement, and construction information to ensure compliance with project documentation.
• Assist in reviewing design output and verify its compliance with client specifications.
• Prepare monthly activity reports for Design Management.
• Contribute to the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• Contribute to and prepare the project's essential documentation criteria.

Essential criteria:

• Architectural or Design qualifications.
• Experience in construction project design via Architecture route or Main Contractor route.
• Knowledge of the regulatory environment.
• Good understanding of the Design & Build process.
• Experience in active involvement in meetings (organising, preparing, chairing, drafting minutes).
• Ability to draft correspondence.
• Negotiation skills.