Design Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design phase of construction projects in Devon. This role involves collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure project requirements are met while maintaining quality and compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction design principles and experience managing design teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in sectors such as education and healthcare, while mentoring and guiding team members to achieve excellence in design execution.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage design phase from concept to documentation ensuring compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to establish project requirements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Construction Design Principles

Technical Knowledge of Systems

Education

Construction-related Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Asta

Primavera

Bluebeam

Job description

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

As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for the development and control of design on one or more projects. You will identify where extra value can be added while 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.

Key Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

1. Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor.
2. Strong communication and negotiation skills.
3. Technical knowledge of construction design principles, practices, and systems, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
4. Able to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Project, Asta/Primavera/Bluebeam.
5. Construction-related degree.

Should you wish to discuss, please do call RGB Recruitment and ask for Nicky Harris.