Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager/Senior Design Manager to lead exciting construction projects in Plymouth. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative designs while ensuring compliance and efficiency throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in design management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality results. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers excellent progression routes for your career. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Design Manager in construction.
• Strong understanding of design compliance and buildability.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and ensure design accuracy.
• Prepare monthly reports and manage design information flow.
• Represent the company at client meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Design Management

Project Coordination

Client Communication

Environmental Certification (BREEAM)

Education

Degree in Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Document Management Systems

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 for a fantastic company with excellent progression routes? If you want to advance your career, this exciting opportunity is with one of our leading clients based in the heart of Plymouth, working on some truly exciting projects.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements and output specifications.
• Ensure pricing assumptions are aligned with the development of the design, in collaboration with the Pre-construction Manager.
• Monitor design progress and ensure the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase).
• Ensure all resources for coordination are appointed.
• Prepare monthly reports for Design Leads.
• Ensure design compliance, buildability, and efficiency, supporting the bid process.
• Lead the sign-off process of documents to the correct status.
• Prepare and validate the Design Management Plan (DMP).
• Develop the Projects Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorse Consultants' DMPs.
• Define consultant values and authorize payments to appointed consultants.
• Set objectives for designers, including timelines, details, ratios, and coordination.
• Manage the flow of design information and document control.
• Support procurement and commercial teams.
• Represent the company at meetings with clients, users, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate input from the Technical Department to develop a robust design.
• Manage environmental certification processes such as BREEAM / CFSH.
• 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. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. We encourage 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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