Design Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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About The Role

ROLE: Design Manager
LOCATION: London/ Southeast
DIVISION: Build
BENEFITS: Car Allowance; Subsidised Private Medical Cover; Life Assurance Scheme; Living away from home allowance (where appropriate), Contributory Pension, 35 Days annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

Are you ready to take the helm in driving design excellence within one of the industry's leading firms? Look no further! GRAHAM is on the lookout for a seasoned Design Manager to spearhead design and technical teams for projects and tenders across the London/ Southeast region.

Reporting to the Regional Design Manager, the Design Manager has responsibility for design management within the Building Division of Graham Construction.
Working as an integrated member of project delivery teams and contributing to project bidding, the Design Manager will contribute significantly to the continued success and growth of the Building Division and will be expected to meet personal development targets, project goals and business unit targets.
Excellent technical knowledge, creative thinking and team working are essential components of the job role.

About the Role:
As our Design Manager, you will be at the forefront of managing design processes, ensuring buildability, efficiency, and optimal solutions. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Overseeing permanent and temporary works designs for live projects and tenders.
2. Collaborating closely with tender and project teams to align design expectations.
3. Managing design programmes, incorporating them into the main programme.
4. Fulfilling Designer duties for pre-construction operations under CDM Regulations.
5. Providing design input for tender submissions and offering technical guidance as needed.
6. Coordinating temporary works design elements and facilitating seamless information flow.

Qualifications & Skills:
- Degree in Architecture or Construction Management.
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and project management tools.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
We are seeking a candidate with:

1. Proven experience in a similar role with a main contractor.
2. Strong project management and communication skills.
3. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
4. Dedication to quality and excellence in design execution.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of construction!

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Design Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Our Commitment:
We are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying.