Design Manager, DfE Education Projects (Essex/Ipswich)

Fawkes & Reece London; Colchester; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece, a long-established regional main contractor, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design across DfE education projects in Essex and the Ipswich/Suffolk area, from pre-construction through delivery. You will coordinate consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors to ensure design alignment with programme and quality standards.

The role focuses on education projects including new-build schools, extensions and refurbishments, with a strong pipeline

Qualifications

• Experienced Design Manager or Architect with a background working for a main contractor and a strong understanding of the design and technical delivery process.
• Experience on DfE / Department for Education projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process across DfE education projects
• Coordinating consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors
• Reviewing and managing design information and technical submissions
• Leading design coordination meetings
• Managing design programmes and ensuring key deliverables are achieved
• Supporting value engineering and buildability reviews
• Identifying and resolving design issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Working closely with the commercial and construction teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with the required quality, programme and technical standards

Skills

Design management

Architect knowledge

Main contractor background

Technical delivery

Job description

Fawkes & Reece, a long-established regional main contractor, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design across DfE education projects in Essex and the Ipswich/Suffolk area, from pre-construction through delivery. You will coordinate consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors to ensure design alignment with programme and quality standards.

The role focuses on education projects including new-build schools, extensions and refurbishments, with a strong pipeline