Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Are you a Design Manager or 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, this exciting role at a leading client based in Plymouth could be perfect for you, involving some truly innovative projects.

Responsibilities

1. Understand client requirements and output specifications.
2. Ensure pricing assumptions align with design development, in collaboration with the Pre-construction Manager.
3. Monitor design progress, ensuring accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage (ITN, PB, Construction).
4. Ensure all resources for coordination are appointed.
5. Prepare monthly reports for Design Leads.
6. Ensure design compliance, buildability, efficiency, and support the bid process.
7. Lead the sign-off process of documents to ensure 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.
14. Support procurement and commercial teams.
15. Represent the company at stakeholder meetings with clients, users, and local authorities.
16. Coordinate input from the Technical Department to develop a robust design.
17. Manage environmental certification processes such as BREEAM and CFSH.
18. Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) in the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction.

Next Steps

Apply below or contact us to discuss this exciting opportunity further and start the process of your application.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments or additional arrangements to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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