Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Stafford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a proactive Design Manager to contribute to a £20 million healthcare project in London. This role involves supporting the lead Design Manager, managing the design process, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Ideal for candidates with strong communication skills and a relevant degree, this position offers a collaborative work environment and valuable experience in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Mentorship and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Assistant Design Manager.
• Good understanding of the design and construction process.

Responsibilities

• Support the lead Design Manager in managing the design process.
• Act as a key point of contact for design-related queries.
• Ensure design compliance with relevant statutory regulations.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Relevant degree in a design-related discipline

Tools

Design and project management software

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented Design Manager to contribute to the successful delivery of a significant £20 million healthcare project in London with a leading main contractor. This role involves working as a key member of the project team, providing crucial support to the lead Design Manager across all stages of the design process.

Our client, a well-respected and established main contractor with a strong track record in the healthcare sector, is seeking a collaborative and technically strong Design Manager to support the design delivery of this important scheme. This is an excellent chance to enhance your experience on a major healthcare project and work alongside experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the lead Design Manager in managing the design process for the £20m healthcare project.
2. Act as a key point of contact for design-related queries, working closely with the client, design consultants, and internal project teams under the guidance of the lead.
3. Assist in developing and monitoring the design programme.
4. Review and provide detailed feedback on design information, identifying potential issues or clashes.
5. Assist in coordinating and managing external design consultants.
6. Ensure design compliance with relevant statutory regulations, building codes, and healthcare standards.
7. Contribute to value engineering exercises and explore innovative design solutions.
8. Assist in preparing and distributing design team meeting minutes.
9. Track and report on design progress to the lead Design Manager, highlighting potential delays or risks.
10. Support the smooth flow of design information to the construction team.
11. Contribute to maintaining and improving the company's design management processes.

About You:

• Proven experience as a Design Manager or Assistant Design Manager, preferably with healthcare project exposure.
• Good understanding of the design and construction process, including relevant legislation and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in relevant design and project management software.
• Relevant degree or professional qualification in a design-related discipline (e.g., Architecture, Building Services, Structural Engineering).
• A willingness to learn and develop your design management skills within a supportive environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience on a significant healthcare project.
• Mentorship and development opportunities under the guidance of an experienced lead Design Manager.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment within a leading main contractor.

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.

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