Design Manager - Live Projects & Value Engineering

Integral UK LTD; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Design Manager to lead design functions on live projects. Responsibilities include managing design processes, fostering relationships with clients, and ensuring innovative solutions meet project specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in construction, experience in aerospace/manufacturing projects, and strong leadership skills. Flexibility and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace/manufacturing projects in live occupied environments.
• Competent user of collaborative platforms.
• Knowledge of various design standards like WIMES.
• Ability to plan, report, organise and project manage.

Responsibilities

• Support innovative design solutions to meet clients' briefs.
• Manage design deliverables and review partner competence.
• Chair design meetings to resolve project issues.
• Drive production deadlines through KPIs.

Skills

Experience as a Design Manager

Technical construction knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Adaptability

Leadership skills

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Tools

Microsoft Project

P6

MS Office

Job description

A leading construction firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Design Manager to lead design functions on live projects. Responsibilities include managing design processes, fostering relationships with clients, and ensuring innovative solutions meet project specifications. Ideal candidates will have a degree in construction, experience in aerospace/manufacturing projects, and strong leadership skills. Flexibility and excellent communication abilities are essential.