Senior Design Manager

JLL; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international real estate firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee the design function in Bristol. This role requires managing and coordinating design for various projects, developing innovative solutions, and building relationships with clients and design partners. Candidates should have experience in a senior design role, strong technical construction knowledge, and excellent communication skills. Join us at JLL and help shape a brighter future in real estate.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a Senior Design role for a main contractor.
• Competent user of collaborative platforms.
• Well-developed technical construction knowledge.
• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design of projects from tender to construction.
• Support innovative design solutions to meet client briefs.
• Develop relationships with design partners and clients.
• Monitor production through KPIs for the design process.

Skills

Experience in a Senior Design role for a main contractor

Well-developed technical construction knowledge

Ability to communicate with a range of people

Client and customer focused

Analytical problem solver

Education

Degree in a relevant construction subject

Tools

MS Project

Collaborative platforms

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Summary of role:

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 client’s 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.
• Develop relationships with client during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.
• Chair and minute design team meetings and design workshops to arrive at solutions which are cost effective and meet the requirements of the procurement and construction activities.
• Manage the design relationship for the whole project team - with the client, subcontractors and professional team resolve any queries.*Understand the process and risks/opportunities related to managing the design.
• Adopt a proactive approach to value engineering throughout the design phase, by keeping up to date with latest construction techniques and legislation.
• Ensure that the scope sheets for each package in conjunction align with duties schedule and utilise these to feed design and procurement programmes and direct design team.
• Contribute to the programmes to produce information for both procurement and construction purposes. Be able to control information flow to suit these parameters from consultants and sub‑contractors alike and be able to identify and report when problems are occurring and deal with non‑performing parties in a robust fashion.
• Produce, monitor, and drive production through appropriate use of KPIs for the design process.
• Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors.
• Attend appropriate Subcontractor selection interviews, including preparation beforehand.
• Review appropriate subcontract enquiries to subcontractor designed packages.
• Appoint/ evaluate the Design Coordinators. Ensuring terms and conditions of appointment are acceptable.

What we will need from you

• Experience of working in a Senior Design role for a main contractor ideally on aerospace/manufacturing projects in live occupied environments.
• Competent user of collaborative platforms.
• Well‑developed technical construction knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience of various design standards (e.g. WIMES, Client Standards).
• Experience of P6, Microsoft Project or similar (desirable).
• Degree qualified in a relevant construction subject.
• Professionally qualified e.g. C.Eng or MCIOB (desirable).
• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Ability to plan, report, organise and project manage, especially in relation to programme output.
• Analytical problem solver.
• Client and customer focused to build productive relationships.
• Ability to make reasoned and informed judgements and coordinate decisions.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Competent user of MS packages e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word.

About JLL

If you’re looking to step up your career, JLL Workplace Management is the perfect professional home. At JLL, you’ll have a chance to innovate with the world’s leading businesses, put that expertise into action on landmark projects, and work on game‑changing workplace and facilities management initiatives. You’ll also make long‑lasting professional connections through sharing different perspectives, and you’ll be inspired by the best. We’re focused on opportunity and want to help you make the most of yours. Achieve your ambitions – join us at JLL Workplace Management!

Location:

On‑site – Bristol, GBR

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