Design Manager – Cladding

Bimplus; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced Design Manager in Hatfield to lead the design process from tender through construction, coordinating design consultants and survey teams to deliver compliant, buildable solutions.

You will manage design programmes, chair design meetings, review technical information for buildability and cost efficiency, and oversee design changes while collaborating with commercial, operational and client teams. A relevant qualification and memberships are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience as Design Manager in the construction industry.
• Refurbishment/ façade/ recladding or fire remediation exposure is advantageous.
• Experience managing design through pre-construction and live project phases.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or PPC contracts.
• Experience using BIM processes and Common Data Environments.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, RIBA, ICE or similar) would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process from tender stage through construction.
• Manage the appointment and coordination of design consultants and survey teams.
• Review employer's requirements and develop robust contractor proposals.
• Produce and manage design programmes, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Chair design team meetings and drive design coordination.
• Review technical information to ensure compliance, buildability and cost efficiency.
• Manage design changes and technical queries throughout the project.
• Work closely with commercial, operational and client teams.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and statutory approvals.
• Support and mentor junior design team members where required.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Construction knowledge

Building regulations

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Microsoft Project

Job description

Location: Hatfield (with site travel as required)

Salary:70,000 Package

Job Type: Permanent

The Role

As Design Manager, you will:

• Lead the design process from tender stage through construction.
• Manage the appointment and coordination of design consultants and survey teams.
• Review employer's requirements and develop robust contractor proposals.
• Produce and manage design programmes, ensuring milestones are achieved.
• Chair design team meetings and drive design coordination.
• Review technical information to ensure compliance, buildability and cost efficiency.
• Manage design changes and technical queries throughout the project.
• Work closely with commercial, operational and client teams.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, Building Safety Act requirements and statutory approvals.
• Support and mentor junior design team members where required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of refurbishment, façade, recladding or fire remediation projects (higher-risk residential experience is highly desirable).
• Experience managing design through both pre-construction and live project phases.
• Knowledge of JCT, NEC and/or PPC forms of contract.
• Experience using Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• Understanding of BIM processes and Common Data Environments.
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant qualification in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (CIOB, RICS, RIBA, ICE or similar) would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on prestigious, technically challenging projects.
• Long-term career progression with a respected and growing contractor.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training.

If you're an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you