Design Manager

Haon Recruitment; St Albans; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking a Design Manager for a thriving Main Contractor in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will lead design processes for residential and commercial projects, ensuring compliance with specifications and managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong UK construction knowledge, the ability to work independently, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Design Manager in the construction industry.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process to align with specifications and cost plans.
• Manage the appointment of consultants to ensure compliance.
• Produce design programmes and monitor progress against deadlines.

Skills

UK Construction knowledge

Self-starter

IT competence in Microsoft Office

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Education

Professional qualification (CIOB, RICS, APM, RIBA)

Job description

Design Manager - up to £60,000 per annum - Hertfordshire

Design Manager. We are actively looking to recruit a Design Manager to join a thriving Main Contractor based in Hertfordshire. As Design Manager y ou will co-ordinate and assist on pre-construction activities and tender opportunities, across Residential and Commercial projects up to £15m.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process to produce accurate information in line with the agreed specification and cost plan/estimate.
• Proactively manage the appointment of consultants and ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services.
• Produce a design programme with the consultants to meet the agreed whole life programme dates.
• Provide cost effective technical solutions.
• Chair design team meetings and issue actions to all involved.
• Produce designs that meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals and record on appropriate tracking logs.
• Provide technical support to the bid process.
• Manage multiple projects or projects of a complex nature or high value.
• Engage with the project team and CDM Coordinator to mitigate all health and safety risks.
• Close out identified project risks.

Personal Profile

• UK Construction knowledge
• Self-starter able to work independently but also as part of a bigger construction team.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in high pressure situations.
• IT competence in packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ideal but not necessary is a professional qualification such as CIOB, RICS, APM or RIBA