Design Manager

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

33 days annual leave entitlement

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Zusammenfassung

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd. is seeking a Design Manager to lead design teams across high value projects in the UK. You will drive design coordination, ensure timely deliverables, and maintain compliance with legislation and CDM requirements.

You will liaise with clients, consultants and subcontractors, manage information release schedules, and contribute to value engineering while promoting a collaborative, safe and innovative design environment within the business.

Qualifikationen

• Construction-related design/technical qualification required.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Good understanding of design processes and buildability.

Aufgaben

• Manage design process with commercial, contractual, and programme awareness.
• Review tender opportunities and value engineering.
• Coordinate external design consultants and subcontractors.
• Maintain Design Information Release Schedule and Design Programme.
• Develop drawing and document control systems and protocols.
• Assist Project Manager with construction programme development.
• Lead design team meetings and coordination workshops.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and CDM requirements.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to build relationships.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

IT literate

Buildability

Quality focus

Ausbildung

Design/construction related qualification

Tools

MS Office

Document Control

Viewpoint

BIM software

Jobbeschreibung

Design Manager

Build your Future with Us!

McLaughlin & Harvey is a privately owned company with over 170 years of experience, specialising in construction. We provide quality new builds, extensions, refurbishments, fit-outs, and small works projects. Working within the health, education, commercial, industrial, leisure, sporting, retail, and residential sectors.

The experience and capabilities of our team allow us to deliver award-winning, quality projects. We are known for adding value and innovation throughout the process, saving our clients time and money. We work across several sectors and are partners on a number of framework agreements, creating value in every project we deliver.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Design Manger to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits, and flexible and hybrid working options.

Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.mclh.co.uk/careers/employee-benefits/

Responsibilities

The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from.

The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project.

• Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
• Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering.
• Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams.
• Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix.
• Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate.
• Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols.
• Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme.
• Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule.
• Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops.
• Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs.
• Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests.
• Implement and manage the site RFI process and register.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships.
• Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team.
• Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design.
• Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.
• Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction.
• Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required.
• Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files.
• Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required.
• Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues.

Qualifications

Relevant design/construction related qualification.

Experience

• Construction industry experience.
• Strong leadership skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• IT literate.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability.

Desirable

• Experience in the use of full MS Office suite.
• Experience in working with Document Control.
• Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent.
• Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software.
• Previous experience in large and complex manufacture projects or complex design management schemes with multiple stakeholders.

What's in it for you?

At McLaughlin and Harvey we offer a fantastic benefits package including the following:

• Competitive salary
• 33 days annual leave entitlement
• Generous pension contributions
• Life Assurance

McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions relating to recruitment, salary, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and employees. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.