Design Manager - Construction

RG Setsquare; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in construction is seeking a Design Manager to oversee design coordination for new build apartment projects across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The role requires extensive experience in the construction industry, proficiency in CAD, and strong communication skills. You will manage design integrity, ensure the alignment of commercial aspects, and coordinate with various contractors on significant projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional looking to progress in their career.

Qualifications

• Experience in design coordination for large projects.
• Proven track record in the construction industry.
• Understanding of pre-construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design coordination of large construction projects.
• Manage production of design samples and quality benchmarks.
• Coordinate integration of services and structural elements.

Skills

Design coordination

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Communication skills

CAD proficiency

Education

Background in architectural design or construction management

Job description

Design Manager - construction/residential - Manchester

We are working with a main contractor who is looking for a Design Manager to work on new build apartment projects across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The company is a well-established business with a strong portfolio of work and extensive pre-planned works.

Roles, Duties, Responsibilities:

• Take full responsibility for the design coordination of large projects.
• Audit the design and identify inconsistencies, discrepancies, and missing information; record, report, and track these items in an Information Required Schedule format.
• Review design development regularly with the Financial Manager to ensure design and commercial aspects are aligned.
• Manage the production and approval of samples, mock-ups, and quality benchmarks.
• Produce and manage Open Items Schedules for each trade contractor package.
• Chair Design Team Meetings with the consultant designers and record and track information from DTMs.
• Coordinate the integration of building services with architectural and structural elements.
• Identify potential quality issues and latent defects; manage the design development to resolve these issues.
• Act as a point of contact between the design team and trade contractors.
• Identify problems and propose solutions.
• Provide input into Contractors' Proposals for D&B projects.
• Background in architectural design or construction management.
• Industry experience with a successful track record of projects.
• In-depth knowledge of the design and construction process.
• Understanding of the pre-construction process; able to organize and manage the design phase.
• Involved in at least one large project (over 10m).
• Proficiency in CAD.
• Experience in bid management.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of architectural, structural, and project management aspects.
• Good presentation and communication skills.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply to Jack Birks at RGSetsquare.

RG Setsquare is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.