Design Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor in Newbury is seeking a Design Manager to oversee design work from tender to project completion. The role involves collaboration with various teams and leveraging relationships to enhance design quality. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a strong focus on delivery and pre-construction.

Qualifications

• Experience with BIM and BREEAM standards.
• Background working with main or regional contractors on design and build schemes.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of all design-related work from tender to project completion.
• Collaborate with preconstruction teams on new opportunities.

Skills

BIM

BREEAM

Job description

We are working with a regional contractor based in Newbury for a Design Manager to join the team.

Company Overview

They are an established contractor across the South, aiming to grow their workload through selective tendering. Their projects include a mix of repeat business from satisfied previous clients and new opportunities with targeted clients, projects, and marketplaces. They utilize negotiation, 2-stage tendering, and competitive bids, and have recently been appointed to several new framework agreements.

Project Types and Values

Typical projects range from £5 to £30 million. Most are negotiated or involve 2-stage schemes. They have a strong track record in delivering schools, NHS, healthcare, student accommodation, hotels, leisure, retail, care homes, and residential schemes. They are now exploring opportunities with local authorities, education, and healthcare developments through frameworks.

Role Responsibilities

1. Take full ownership of all design-related work from tender to project completion.
2. Support ongoing projects in construction to assist delivery teams and supply chains.
3. Collaborate with preconstruction teams on new opportunities.
4. Work with estimating, bid teams, project managers, and directors to build and manage project teams through all phases.
5. Leverage established relationships with local authorities, consultants, architects, subcontractors, and supply chain partners to challenge and improve design quality, speed, and buildability.

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with BIM and BREEAM standards.
• Background working with main or regional contractors on design and build schemes.
• Ability to manage critical aspects of schemes, including groundworks, building services, and envelope packages.

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with strong pre-construction, delivery, and commercial teams, and solid local leadership. To find out more, please apply today.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional support as needed.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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