Design Manager

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee exciting construction projects in the Devon area. This role involves managing the design phase from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve project objectives. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, negotiation skills, and a solid technical background in construction design. Join a dynamic team where your expertise can make a significant impact on innovative projects in education, healthcare, and more.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills required.
• Technical knowledge of construction design principles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design phase of construction projects ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external design consultants for quality assurance.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Technical Knowledge of Construction Design

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Construction Related Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Asta/Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

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Rare opportunity for a Design Manager to join a reputable tier one contractor in the heart of the Devon. This contractors’ sectors include interior fit out, refurbishments, construction of commercial buildings in Education, Student Accommodation, Sports Centre’s, Leisure and Healthcare.

As a Design Manager you will be responsible for the development and control of a design on one or more projects. You will identify where extra value can be added whilst ensuring buildability and quality meet statutory requirements.

The Design Manager will collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and customers, to establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. You will also share your experience by guiding, mentoring and imparting knowledge to other team members.

• Manage the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others.
• Participate in the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction, materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team.
• Arrange and prepare for design reviews to assess progress, to identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements.
• Coordinate and manage external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality.

Requirements;

• Previous experience as a DM with a main contractor.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Technical knowledge of construction design principles, practices, and systems, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project, Asta/Primavera/Bluebeam.
• Construction related degree.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Construction and Building Construction

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