Design Manager

Brandon James; Ware; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Company is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support delivery of projects across the South East. You will coordinate the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, managing consultants and design information across disciplines.

The role requires knowledge of UK building regulations, experience coordinating consultants, and familiarity with BIM. A degree or HNC/HND in Construction, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, with CSCS qualification advantageous.

Qualifications

• A degree or HNC/HND in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and construction methods.
• Previous experience coordinating consultants and subcontractor design.
• Experience working with design programmes and technical information.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of BIM processes would be beneficial.
• CSCS and relevant construction qualifications would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing consultants, architects and specialist designers.
• Coordinating design information across multiple disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Managing design programmes and ensuring information is issued on time.
• Identifying design risks and resolving technical issues.
• Working closely with project managers, commercial teams and site teams.
• Attending design team meetings and liaising with clients and consultants.
• Ensuring designs comply with building regulations, specifications and project requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

UK building regulations

BIM knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or related

Tools

CSCS

Job description

Design Manager - The Company

An established construction business is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support the successful delivery of projects across the South East.

Their team delivers a range of construction projects and has developed a strong reputation for quality, programme delivery and professional client service. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager who enjoys taking ownership of the design process and working closely with both internal and external project teams.

Design Manager - The Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and managing the design process from pre-construction through to project completion.

Typical duties will include:

• Managing consultants, architects and specialist designers.
• Coordinating design information across multiple disciplines.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Managing design programmes and ensuring information is issued on time.
• Identifying design risks and resolving technical issues.
• Working closely with project managers, commercial teams and site teams.
• Attending design team meetings and liaising with clients and consultants.
• Ensuring designs comply with building regulations, specifications and project requirements.

The Design Manager will play an important role in ensuring projects are technically coordinated and delivered efficiently.

Design Manager - Requirements

The successful Design Manager should have previous design management experience within the UK construction industry, ideally gained with a main contractor or established regional contractor.

Applicants should ideally have:

• A degree or HNC/HND in Construction, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and construction methods.
• Previous experience coordinating consultants and subcontractor design.
• Experience working with design programmes and technical information.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of BIM processes would be beneficial.
• CSCS and relevant construction qualifications would be advantageous.

Design Manager - Salary & Benefits

The position offers a salary of £65,000 - £75,000 per annum + package, depending on experience.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Design Manager looking to join an established construction business with a varied project portfolio and long-term career prospects