Senior Design Manager

Randstad Construction Property Engineering; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager in Tonbridge. You will manage and deliver design information for building projects and ensure compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate has experience in both tender and construction stages, along with knowledge of construction processes and materials. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a chance to grow within a supportive regional team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Design Manager for regional/national contractors.
• Experience in design management at tender and construction stages.
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials.
• Knowledge of design and planning compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver design information according to the design programme.
• Ensure design consultants fulfill their appointment duties.
• Input at both pre-construction and construction stages.
• Produce design programmes and schedules.
• Ensure design compliance with legislation and technical requirements.

Skills

Design management

Mentoring junior staff

Knowledge of construction processes

Planning legislation compliance

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Manager

London & South East

Permanent, Full Time

I am delighted to be working with a leading Kent based Regional Contractor who is looking to recruit a Senior / Design Manager to join the team.

Duties & Responsibilities

• As the Design Manager, you'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• For ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience working as the Design Manager for a regional / national contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

Interested in the opportunity?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.