Lead Design Manager - New-Build School Projects

Parker Jones Group Ltd; Chelmsford; Presencial; GBP 61.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Parker Jones Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process on a 3-year programme of new-build DfE school projects.

The role involves coordinating architects, engineers and other design stakeholders to ensure timely, buildable and cost-effective solutions. You will manage design development from pre-construction through to delivery, overseeing risk, clashes and regulatory compliance, while working closely with project teams on long-term education construction

Formación

• Proven experience as a Design Manager for a Tier 1 contractor.
• Experience on new-build school projects or education-sector developments is highly desirable.
• Strong design coordination and technical management skills.
• Experience managing external consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Understanding of construction programmes, procurement processes and buildability.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and coordinate the design process across new-build school projects, ensuring designs are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate architects, structural engineers, building services consultants and other design stakeholders.
• Manage design development from pre-construction through to construction and project completion.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions, identifying and resolving design clashes and potential issues.
• Ensure design information is issued in line with the construction programme and procurement requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, site teams and commercial teams to ensure design solutions are practical, buildable and cost-effective.
• Chair and attend design team meetings, monitoring progress, actions and outstanding information.
• Manage design risks, changes and technical queries throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with relevant building regulations, statutory requirements and project specifications.
• Maintain effective communication between the client, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

Conocimientos

Design management

Construction coordination

Stakeholder management

DfE projects experience

Budget & buildability

Descripción del empleo

Parker Jones Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design process on a 3-year programme of new-build DfE school projects.

The role involves coordinating architects, engineers and other design stakeholders to ensure timely, buildable and cost-effective solutions. You will manage design development from pre-construction through to delivery, overseeing risk, clashes and regulatory compliance, while working closely with project teams on long-term education construction