Senior Design Manager

Integral UK Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Design Manager to join their team in Filton, Bristol. In this role, you will manage the design function and team, ensuring innovative and cost-effective design solutions throughout various project stages. You will develop essential relationships with design partners and focus on achieving deliverable dates while auditing performance. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in design management during both tender and construction phases.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of undertaking design management activities at tender and construction stages.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage the development of innovative design solutions to clients briefs by the appointed design partner.
• Develop relationships with appointed design partners and review competences.

Job description

Job Description

Role Title: Senior Design Manager

Location: Filton, Bristol

Role Purpose:

You will be a key member of the senior project team responsible for the design function and team (both internally and externally) on live schemes.

Managing and co-ordinating the design of a range of projects of varying complexity and value from tender stage through to the completion of construction stage design information. To utilise construction knowledge and experience to support innovative and cost-effective design solutions in conjunction with the appointed design partner and the project team, apply value engineering principles to ensure best value for all parties, and ensure an effective construction phase by applying an understanding of site management practices, interface management, risks, costs and co-ordination.

You will have a proven track record of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages.

What you will be doing

• Support and encourage the development of innovative design solutions to clients briefs by the appointed design partner with input from the project team and subcontractors.
• Develop relationships with appointed design partners; review competences, ensure design deliverable dates are achieved, challenge buildability and audit their performance, raising any concerns swiftly.