Design Manager - Midlands

GRAHAM Building; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Design Manager to lead design processes across various projects in the Midlands. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and a commitment to design excellence. Responsibilities include overseeing design processes and collaborating with project teams to ensure optimal solutions. This is a permanent position offering benefits such as a car allowance and private medical cover.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role with a main contractor.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Dedication to quality and excellence in design execution.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing permanent and temporary works designs for live projects.
• Managing design programmes and fulfilling Designer duties.
• Providing design input for tender submissions.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Design Management

Education

Bsc, HND, HNC or equivalent experience

Tools

Sketchup

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

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Job Title: Design Manager

REPORTING TO: Regional Design Manager

DIVISION: Construction (Building)

LOCATION: Midlands

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent

BENEFITS: Car allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme.

Are you ready to take the helm in driving design excellence within one of the industry's leading firms? Look no further! GRAHAM is on the lookout for a seasoned Design Manager to spearhead design and technical teams for projects and tenders across the Midlands.

About The Role

As a Design Manager, you will be at the forefront of managing design processes, ensuring buildability, efficiency, and optimal solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing permanent and temporary works designs for live projects and tenders.
• Collaborating closely with tender and project teams to align design expectations.
• Managing design programmes, incorporating them into the main programme.
• Fulfilling Designer duties for pre-construction operations under CDM Regulations.
• Providing design input for tender submissions and offering technical guidance as needed.
• Coordinating temporary works design elements and facilitating seamless information flow.
  
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

We Are Seeking a Candidate With

• Proven experience in a similar role with a main contractor.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Dedication to quality and excellence in design execution.
• Various sector experience – PBSA, BTR, Healthcare, Education, Commercial Offices.
  
  

Essential Criteria

Design Management: Possess an excellent understanding of the design process and the management of interfaces between disciplines.

Construction Knowledge: Track record of site based experience and demonstrate very high level of knowledge of the design and construction process.

IT Skills: Can use all software/IT system to the benefit of the role and organisation.

Formal Qualification in Construction: Bsc, HND, HNC or equivalent experience.

Desirable Criteria

Contract Knowledge: Understands specific contracts and is able to take appropriate action.

IT Skills: Have a working knowledge of Sketchup, Revit, Navisworks.

Professional Body: MCIOB, MICE or working towards it.

Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If You Require Any Adjustments Or Accommodations During The Application Or Interview Process, Please Let Us Know. We Welcome Applicants From All Backgrounds. We Are Dedicated To Making Our Policies And Guidance Accessible To All Applicants And Employees. If You Need This Document In An Alternative Format, Such As Large Print, Audio, Or Braille, Please Contact Us At

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Role

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
  
  

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.

A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.

GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Construction

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