Design Manager

Construction; Plymouth; Híbrido; GBP 74.000 - 83.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Conrad Consulting is recruiting a Design Manager for a 26-week contract based in Plymouth on a Defence project. You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and manage design delivery to meet programme requirements.

The role requires strong design management experience, technical compliance knowledge and the ability to deliver information on schedule. A valid security clearance is essential, with preference for candidates available for immediate start.

Formación

• Experience as Design Manager in construction or building consultancy.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, engineers and specialist consultants.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical submissions and design approvals.
• Monitor design programmes, ensuring information is delivered in line with construction deadlines.
• Identify and manage design risks, technical issues and potential design changes.
• Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, CDM and project specifications.
• Work with the Project Manager and stakeholders to ensure design delivery.
• Attend design team meetings and provide progress reports to stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Design management

Multidisciplinary teams

Construction projects

RIBA Plan of Work

Security clearance

Descripción del empleo

Conrad Consulting is working with an established building consultancy to recruit an experienced Design Manager for an exciting 26-week contract opportunity based in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and managing design delivery on complex construction projects. The successful candidate will be working on a high-profile Defence project, taking responsibility for design coordination, technical compliance and ensuring design information is delivered in line with programme and project requirements.

The Role

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams, including architects, engineers and specialist consultants.
• Coordinate design reviews, technical submissions and design approvals.
• Monitor design programmes, ensuring information is delivered in line with construction deadlines.
• Identify and manage design risks, technical issues and potential design changes.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant statutory requirements, Building Regulations, CDM and project specifications.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, client representatives and contractors to ensure effective design delivery.
• Attend design team meetings and provide regular progress reports to key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Design Manager within the construction or building consultancy sector.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating complex construction projects.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and design management processes.
• Experience working on Defence, MOD, military or other secure-sector projects would be advantageous.
• Valid and current Security Clearance is essential.
• Good understanding of Building Regulations, CDM requirements and design risk management.
• Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage design programmes and deliver within demanding project deadlines.
• Available to commit to an initial 26-week contract based in Plymouth.

The Opportunity

• Initial 26-week contract.
• Competitive day rate of £400 £450, dependent on experience.
• Plymouth-based Defence project.
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, secure-sector project.
• Immediate or short-notice availability would be advantageous.