Senior Design Manager

VolkerWessels; Preston; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Preston is seeking a Senior Design Manager to oversee design quality and coordinate project elements. This role involves managing daily Design activities, liaising between clients and consultants, and promoting health and safety standards. Applicants should have chartered engineering status and relevant design management experience. The position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including private medical care and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Relevant knowledge/experience in site management and construction techniques.
• Preference for marine or M&E works experience.
• Bidding experience would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the design elements and interfaces of all project aspects to ensure design quality and delivery.
• Manage daily Design activities and oversee multiple Design Consultants.
• Promote Health, Safety and Quality throughout the project.

Skills

Knowledge of design processes and design management

Commercial awareness

Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads

Education

Chartered Engineer MICE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for coordinating the design elements and interfaces of all aspects of a project, ensuring the quality of the design and monitoring the delivery of the project. The Senior Design Manager will report to the Project Manager on the project, and will be responsible for the daily Design Management, as well as the daily management of multiple Design Consultants. The Senior Design Manager promotes Health, Safety and Quality to the projects and through the tender process. They will liaise between the Client, Design Consultants and the project staff for design matters, promoting best value design solutions, and liaising with the Site Manager for the development of design packages and procurement strategies. The Design Manager will also be involved in tender support, giving advice on tender design strategy and implementing the Commercial Protocol Designers. The Senior Design Manager will present a professional and responsible image of the company to clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate the design elements and interfaces of all project aspects to ensure design quality and delivery.
• Manage daily Design activities and oversee multiple Design Consultants.
• Promote Health, Safety and Quality throughout the project and tender process.
• Liaise with the Client, Design Consultants, project staff and the Site Manager on design matters, promoting best value design solutions and developing design packages and procurement strategies.
• Support tenders by advising on tender design strategy and implementing the Commercial Protocol.
• Represent the company professionally to clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer MICE or equivalent.
• Knowledge of design processes and design management.
• Relevant knowledge/experience in site management and construction techniques.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of different client procurement routes.
• Preference for marine or M&E works experience.
• Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
• Bidding experience would be desirable.
• Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurant vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities – comprehensive skills-based training
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service

Notes

VolkerWessels UK and its brands emphasise health, safety and productive working conditions. A drugs and alcohol screening is mandatory for all staff where applicable.