Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Swindon is seeking a talented individual to manage design processes for projects up to £30m. The role involves planning, compliance, and stakeholder management, requiring strong communication skills and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in similar roles.
• Understanding of traditional construction and Design & Build (D&B).
• Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Planning all aspects of the project and identifying challenges.
• Ensuring compliance with current legislation and standards.
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Awareness

Tools

BIM

4Projects

Job description

Job Description

Synergy Personnel is seeking a talented and experienced individual to join our client in Swindon, Wiltshire, to make a positive impact within a growing business. The role involves managing the design process from pre-construction through to and including the construction phase for projects up to £30m.

Our client undertakes diverse and interesting projects, ranging from traditional refurbishment to complex new build design and build, with values between £1m and £30m.

Responsibilities:

1. Planning all aspects of the project, identifying challenges, and proposing imaginative and cost-effective solutions.
2. Ensuring compliance with current legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
3. Eliminating health, safety, and financial risks during construction.
4. Maintaining a steady flow of quality information to keep the project on schedule.
5. Building strong relationships with stakeholders and maintaining open, clear dialogue.

What You Will Bring:

• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills at all levels.
• Commercial awareness.
• A broad understanding of procurement methods, including frameworks, negotiated, and two-stage tenders.

Experience:

• Previous experience in similar roles.
• Understanding of traditional construction and Design & Build (D&B).
• Thorough knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Proficiency with software such as BIM and 4Projects.

Salary and package are negotiable.