Design Manager

Randstad Construction Property Engineering; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior / Design Manager to oversee projects primarily in the Public Sector in the Tonbridge area. Responsibilities include managing design deliverables and mentoring junior staff. Applicants should have relevant experience in construction processes and design management. The company is dedicated to facilitating dynamic projects ranging from £5m to £20m.

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Manager for a regional/national contractor.
• Experience in tender and construction design management.
• Knowledge of construction processes and materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver design information per schedule.
• Ensure consultants meet their contractual duties.
• Mentor junior staff and manage design compliance.

Skills

Design management

Construction processes

Knowledge of legislation compliance

Job description

Senior / Design Manager

Kent

Regional Contractor

Projects on average will range between £5m - £20m and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Heritage, Education, Healthcare and Commercial.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the Design Manager, you'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• For ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• For ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience working as the Design Manager for a regional / national contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.