Senior Design Manager — Construction & Client Liaison

Bennett (Construction) Ltd.; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Bennett Construction is seeking a Design Manager in London to coordinate design elements across a project, ensuring design quality and timely delivery. You will liaise between client, design consultants, and project staff, reporting to the Construction Director.

The role requires a diploma/degree in Engineering and at least 5 years’ experience in residential or mixed development construction, preferably with a main contractor.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years residential/mixed development construction experience.
• Thorough knowledge of Windows, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project/Powerproject.
• Thorough understanding of the construction industry and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent ability to analyse and interpret contractual documents.
• Proven excellent analytical and organisational skills.
• Strong self-confidence, good judgement, and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to interact professionally with clients, regulators and Bennett staff at all levels.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing environments.

Responsabilidades

• Develop innovative design solutions to client briefs and contractor proposals while coordinating the professional team and subcontractors.
• Thoroughly appraise tender documentation to identify risks, opportunities, information gaps, or design issues.
• Develop relationships with clients from concept stage, managing expectations through regular communication.
• Manage relationships for the whole project team and resolve queries.
• Review design ongoingly to identify interface problems and practicalities for construction.
• Represent the company on D&B matters and attend meetings with potential clients.
• Keep abreast of industry developments and advise on changes in practice.

Conocimientos

Construction experience

Contract interpretation

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

Windows

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Powerproject

Descripción del empleo

Bennett Construction is seeking a Design Manager in London to coordinate design elements across a project, ensuring design quality and timely delivery. You will liaise between client, design consultants, and project staff, reporting to the Construction Director.

The role requires a diploma/degree in Engineering and at least 5 years’ experience in residential or mixed development construction, preferably with a main contractor.