Design Manager

ISG; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global construction services company seeks a Design Manager for their UK Construction business in Reading. The role involves overseeing design deliverables, ensuring compliance with BREEAM regulations, and managing contractor proposals for significant projects, typically ranging from £5 million to £50 million. The position offers numerous employee benefits aimed at professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Monthly wellbeing allowance

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer days

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience from an architectural or project management background.
• Experience in similar roles on projects exceeding £5 million.
• Familiarity with design and build and traditional contracting methods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure BREEAM obligations are met.
• Generate contractor proposals.
• Monitor and report on design progress.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Technical expertise

Design understanding

Job description

About ISG

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.

We have contributed to some of the world’s most impactful and recognizable places, but our legacy extends beyond buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we deliver spaces where people and businesses create memories, forge new experiences, and achieve their goals.

In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Title: Design Manager

Business Unit: UK Construction

Reporting To: Divisional Design Manager

Office Location: Reading

Project Location: Thames Valley Corridor

Construction South is part of the UK Construction business, covering Wales, West, and the South East. Projects typically range from £5 million to £50 million and are mainly in the Public Sector, with some Private Sector projects. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health, and Commercial Offices.

Role

1. Appraise and ensure BREEAM obligations are met.
2. Generate contractor proposals for submission.
3. Set design deliverables for each consultant and CDP contractor, and schedule drawings, specifications, and other design information required for construction.
4. For Design & Build projects, identify and agree on drawings/samples for client satisfaction and produce a programme of critical dates for client approvals.
5. Monitor and report on design progress, statutory approvals, outstanding information, subcontractor design, and environmental/CDM issues.
6. Review design information during tender and construction phases, and report on value engineering, statutory compliance, and contract coordination.

Skills & Experience

1. Strong industry experience, either from an architectural or project management background, with experience in a similar role on projects exceeding £5 million.
2. Experience with both design and build and traditional contracting methods.
3. Effective communication skills.
4. Technical and design expertise.
5. Understanding of the design and construct process.

What’s in it for you?

• Ongoing career development and accredited learning
• Annual recognition and values awards
• Global employee assistance program
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare, including private GP services and mental health pathways
• Monthly wellbeing allowance as part of our wellbeing offering
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity leave at full pay)
• Volunteer day
• Discounts such as cinema tickets
• Most Fridays finish at 4 pm, provided weekly tasks are completed
• Work-life balance initiatives, including an extra 'You Day' off for personal events or relaxation
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women’s Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forces Covenant, and menopause working group

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