Design Manager - High Barnet

Knightwood Associates; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Contractor in London is seeking a Design Manager to lead a project refurbishing a commercial building into residential units and managing a new build. Ideal candidates will have residential or RC-Frame experience, and will be required to travel to London daily. The role offers a salary of up to £75k plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Existing Design/Technical Managers or Senior Design/Technical Coordinators.
• Experience in residential or RC-Frame projects preferred.
• Willingness to travel to London daily.

Responsibilities

• Ensure design process meets legislation and standards.
• Maintain design information quality and project timelines.
• Coordinate with different design teams.
• Perform cost estimating and recommend cost-effective solutions.
• Involve in projects from conception to delivery.
• Oversee and review design drawings.

Skills

Residential project experience

RC-Frame experience

Coordination between design teams

Job description

Overview

Design Manager, London*

A fast-growing Contractor is seeking a Design Manager to take the lead on a brand new project comprising refurbishing a commercial building to residential and a new build residential. This project requires someone with residential experience or experience in RC-Frame. Candidates will also need to be able to travel to London on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate.
• Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescale.
• Ensure proper coordination between different design teams.
• Cost estimating, including recommendation of cost effectiveness and practical alternatives.
• Project involvement from conception to delivery.
• Overseeing and reviewing design drawings.

Qualifications / Experience

• Applicants will preferably be existing Design/Technical Managers or Senior Design/Technical Coordinators, or experienced Design and Technical Coordinators seeking the next step in their career.
• Experience in residential or RC-Frame projects is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to London on a daily basis.

Salary and Benefits

This is an ideal opportunity for someone to immerse themselves in a successful business and to take a leading role on unique schemes. A remuneration of up to £75k plus package is on offer for the right candidate.