PR- LinkedIn Test Job 105

Willmott Dixon; Colchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Company car or car allowance

Life assurance

Discounted private medical cover

Employee trade discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading construction company in Colchester is seeking a Design Manager to manage the design process and ensure smooth project delivery. Responsibilities include overseeing design programs and providing technical support to bids. Candidates should have at least 7 years of contracting experience, knowledge of construction technology, and be proficient in CAD and Microsoft Office. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package will be offered, along with development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of contracting for at least 7 years.
• Experience of various forms of construction technology.
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (ONC / NVQ4 etc).
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid driving licence.
• Experience of multiple or large scale project delivery.
• Experience of reading and interpreting drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience of managing specialist designers and managing others in your team.
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (ONC / NVQ4 etc).
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process and allocated resources.
• Overview, monitor and report on design programmes.
• Develop innovative techniques on multiple or complex projects.
• Select, manage and appoint consultants as per scope of services.
• Monitor and report on design progress; provide bid process technical support.
• Develop designs utilizing innovative techniques on complex projects.

Skills

Contracting experience

Construction technology knowledge

CAD and Microsoft Office

Project delivery

Drawing interpretation

Team management

Education

Level 4 qualification (ONC / NVQ4)

Construction related degree

Construction related degree

Driving licence

Tools

Design package software

Microsoft Office

Navigation design package software

Job description

The Role

Willmott Dixon is currently looking to recruit a Design Manager to join xx project based in xx location. Candidates should ideally be able to provide leadership and management of the design process and allocated resources. The main role of a Design Manager at Willmott Dixon is to manage the design process, promote integration of disciplines, select, manage and appoint consultants to ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services. You will therefore be able to overview, monitor and report on design programmes and provide technical support to the bid process. In addition you will develop designs that utilise innovative techniques on multiple or complex projects.

In return we provide to you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, the opportunities to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen – but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience of contracting for at least 7 years
• Experience of various forms of construction technology
• Understanding of CAD and Microsoft Office
• Experience of multiple or large scale project delivery
• Experience of reading and interpreting drawings and technical specifications
• Experience of managing specialist designers and managing others in your team
• Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (ONC / NVQ4 etc)
• Appropriate CSCS card
• Valid driving licence

Desirable Criteria

• Navigation experience of design package software
• Working towards MCIOB/RICS
• Construction related degree

Personal Qualities

• You will be able to model behaviour that shows respect, helpfulness and co-operation
• Recognise when there are conflicts, acknowledge the feelings and views of all parties and redirect people’s energy towards a common goal
• Identify your customers’ needs and expectations and strive to deliver them
• Present plans clearly, concisely and accurately in ways that ensure understanding
• Constructively challenge the status quo and seek better alternatives
• Find practical ways to overcome barriers
• Set demanding but achievable objectives for yourself and others
• Balance multiple priorities and build consensus on the way forward
• Make and implement difficult and/or unpopular decisions

About Us

Willmott Dixon is one of the largest privately owned construction businesses in the UK. Our unique selling point is our people. We are passionate about people, with a real focus and drive around continuous development. We strongly believe that this passion has allowed us the success we have enjoyed in recent years. Above everything else, you will be joining a values based business: our values are at the centre of every activity we undertake. Having the right talent, coupled with the right culture and values, ensures that we have a sustained future and a trusted brand in our respective markets. Willmott Dixon is the first major contractor and developer to win a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development. We have also been recognised for outstanding investment in communities with a CommunityMark from Business in the Community.
We offer a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package^* including a company pension scheme, company car or car allowance, life assurance, discounted private medical cover, incentive/bonus schemes, employee trade discounts and many more. We offer you a bright future, one where you will have the opportunity to develop your career with a fast moving, forward thinking company that recognises and rewards your achievements.
* Benefits may vary dependent upon the role and type of employment contract.