Senior Design Manager

Morson Edge; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent project management firm is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead design quality on a major infrastructure project in Bridgwater, UK. You will oversee design compliance, improve value solutions, and ensure adherence to statutory regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and attention to detail while collaborating with a diverse team. This role offers a chance to significantly impact a remarkable £800 million project.

Qualifications

• Experience with infrastructure projects and design compliance.
• Ability to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish the quality of the design and verify design development.
• Identify areas for improvement in design for value solutions.
• Provide advice on errors or omissions in project information.
• Ensure design compliance with Statutory Requirements.
• Assess design suitability related to construction methods.

Skills

Creative management

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager with an infrastructure background, this is your opportunity to work on an impressive £800 million project for a site in Bridgwater.

Responsibilities

• Establish the quality of the design and verify the stage of design development and whether any elements of the design do not comply with the Employers Requirements.
• Identify, detail and evaluate areas where the compliant design could be improved such that a better value solution could be offered in the project / tender submission.
• Identify any errors or omissions in the tender/project information, and provide advice on any such errors or omissions for inclusion on the Risk and Opportunities Schedule
• Confirm the design is compliant with Statutory Requirements including the Planning Permission, Building Regulations, CDM regulations and any Contract specified Design Standards and Codes of Practice
• Assess, in conjunction with the Planning Manager, the suitability of the proposed design about the proposed method and sequence of construction and provide advice regarding proposed changes to the design.

Qualifications

• The right person for this role will be able to immerse themselves into each project and work collaboratively with the team and external stakeholders. We are looking for a creative manager who is a confident communicator, has high attention to detail, a p...