Design Manager

ISG; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic global construction company is seeking a Design Manager in Reading to oversee design obligations and manage contractor proposals. The ideal candidate will have significant industry experience and a background in either architecture or project management. This position offers comprehensive employee benefits focused on well-being and career development, making it an excellent opportunity for the right individual.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

You Day for extra time off

Friday 4 pm finish

Qualifications

• Strong industry experience from either an architectural or project management background.
• Must have experience of a similar role on a project in excess of £5m.
• Experience of both design and build and traditional contracting.

Responsibilities

• Appraise and ensure BREEAM obligation.
• Generate contractors’ proposals for submission.
• Set design deliverables for each consultant and CDP contractor.

Skills

Strong industry experience

Ability to communicate positively and effectively

Technical and design skills

Job description

About ISG

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.

We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach 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 and includes the Wales and West, and the South East. Projects on average range between £5 - £50 million and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial offices.

Role

• Appraise and ensure BREEAM obligation.
• Generate contractors’ proposals for submission.
• Set design deliverables for each consultant and CDP contractor and schedule drawings, specifications and other design information required for construction.
• For D&B identify and agree drawings/samples for Client satisfaction and produce a programme of critical dates for Client approvals.
• Monitor and report on design progress, statutory approvals, outstanding information required, subcontractor design, environmental/CDM issues.
• Review design information at tender and construction and report on Value Engineering Construction, Statutory compliance Contract Coordination

Skills & Experience

• Strong industry experience from either an architectural or project management background. Must have experience of a similar role on a project in excess of £5m.
• Experience of both design and build and traditional contracting.
• Ability to communicate positively and effectively.
• Technical and design skills.
• Understanding of 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 service and mental health pathways
• As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)
• Volunteer day
• Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office
• Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week
• Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable
• Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited

If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact [e-mail] for more details.