Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

Randstad; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to lead innovative projects in Plymouth. This role offers the chance to work on significant construction initiatives while ensuring design compliance and efficiency. You will coordinate with various stakeholders, manage the design process, and support procurement teams. This position not only promises professional growth but also the opportunity to make a tangible impact on exciting projects. If you are passionate about design and construction and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design processes and teams.
• Strong understanding of construction phases and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design processes and ensure compliance with client specifications.
• Prepare reports and manage design information flow.

Skills

Design Management

Project Coordination

Client Communication

Environmental Certification (BREEAM/CFSH)

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Professional Certification in Design Management

Job description

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you enjoy working on leading projects within the region? Are you looking to work for a reputable company with excellent progression opportunities? If so, an exciting role has opened up with one of our leading clients based in Plymouth, working on innovative projects.

Responsibilities

1. Understand client requirements and output specifications.
2. Coordinate with the Pre-construction Manager to ensure pricing assumptions align with the design development.
3. Monitor design progress, ensuring accuracy and completeness at each stage (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase).
4. Ensure all resources for coordination are appointed.
5. Prepare monthly reports for Design Leads.
6. Ensure design compliance, buildability, and efficiency; support the bid process.
7. Lead the sign-off process of documents to the correct status.
8. Prepare and validate the Design Management Plan (DMP).
9. Develop the Project's Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
10. Endorse Consultants' DMPs.
11. Define consultant values and authorize payments to appointed consultants.
12. Set objectives for designers, including timelines, details, ratios, and coordination.
13. Manage the flow of design information and document control processes.
14. Support procurement and commercial teams.
15. Represent the company in meetings with clients, users, local authorities, and stakeholders.
16. Coordinate input from the Technical Department to develop a robust design.
17. Manage environmental certification processes such as BREEAM / CFSH.
18. Oversee (preconstruction) or participate in (construction) the design transfer from preconstruction to construction.

Next Steps

Apply below or contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

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