Design Manager

Talk Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to oversee design-related issues across multiple sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the building sector and be skilled in managing design processes. Responsibilities include managing consultants, negotiating appointments, and ensuring successful project delivery in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing the design process across multiple sectors.
• Ability to identify design solutions and opportunities.
• Experience in negotiating with consultants and specialists.

Responsibilities

• Manage design related issues across multiple sectors.
• Oversee the appointment and management of consultants.
• Ensure transition of designs to delivery teams.

Skills

Knowledge of Building Sector

Design Management

Consultant Management

Design Risk Management

Job description

Design Manager or Senior Design Manager - Building / Construction – Birmingham / West Midlands

Office in Birmingham, initial project in Telford, a multi million pound leisure sector project.

What makes it Great?

• One of UK's most successful privately owned main contractors.

–Local Regional Projects

• Very Strong Work Pipeline
• Diverse range of projects

Role:

Open to consider candidates at both Design Manager level or Senior Design Manager Level.

The role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects.

The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery.

Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work.

Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams.

Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments.

Requirements :

To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria :

• Knowledge of Building Sector.
• P...