CRG
Design Manager
Job Location
Farringdon, United Kingdom
Job Description
Design Manager
Job Title: Design Manager
Location: Kent
Employer: Tier 2 Principal Contractor
Sector: Industrial & Commercial Construction
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Role Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established Tier 2 principal contractor working on industrial and commercial projects across London and Kent. The successful candidate will manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring that all designs align with client expectations, budgets, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design Coordination: Manage and coordinate design teams (including architects, engineers, and consultants), ensuring that design outputs meet the project brief and construction programme.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact between clients, subcontractors, and the internal team to maintain clear communication and resolve design-related issues swiftly.
* Programme Management: Develop and oversee the design schedule, ensuring timely delivery of all design packages in line with key construction milestones.
* Technical Compliance: Ensure that designs comply with relevant building regulations, CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations, and planning requirements.
* Risk Management: Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies early in the process.
* Value Engineering: Assist with design optimisation, driving cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
* Document Control: Manage design documentation and ensure the smooth flow of accurate information between all stakeholders.
* Support Construction Teams: Collaborate closely with pre-construction and site teams to ensure seamless transition from design to build phases.
Projects Include:
* Industrial: Warehousing, logistics hubs, and manufacturing plants.
* Commercial: Offices, retail units, and mixed-use developments.
Person Specification:
* Education: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator role, ideally within industrial and commercial construction.
* Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CDM compliance.
* Skills: Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and engage multiple stakeholders.
* Desirable: Experience working with Tier 2 contractors and involvement in value engineering initiatives.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£70k - £75k)
* Car allowance or travel expenses
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Clear opportunities for career progression
Location: Farringdon, GB
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
Job Title: Design Manager
Location: Kent
Employer: Tier 2 Principal Contractor
Sector: Industrial & Commercial Construction
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits
Role Overview:
We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established Tier 2 principal contractor working on industrial and commercial projects across London and Kent. The successful candidate will manage the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring that all designs align with client expectations, budgets, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design Coordination: Manage and coordinate design teams (including architects, engineers, and consultants), ensuring that design outputs meet the project brief and construction programme.
* Stakeholder Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact between clients, subcontractors, and the internal team to maintain clear communication and resolve design-related issues swiftly.
* Programme Management: Develop and oversee the design schedule, ensuring timely delivery of all design packages in line with key construction milestones.
* Technical Compliance: Ensure that designs comply with relevant building regulations, CDM (Construction Design and Management) Regulations, and planning requirements.
* Risk Management: Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies early in the process.
* Value Engineering: Assist with design optimisation, driving cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality standards.
* Document Control: Manage design documentation and ensure the smooth flow of accurate information between all stakeholders.
* Support Construction Teams: Collaborate closely with pre-construction and site teams to ensure seamless transition from design to build phases.
Projects Include:
* Industrial: Warehousing, logistics hubs, and manufacturing plants.
* Commercial: Offices, retail units, and mixed-use developments.
Person Specification:
* Education: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
* Experience: Minimum 5 years' experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator role, ideally within industrial and commercial construction.
* Software Skills: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM tools.
* Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK building regulations and CDM compliance.
* Skills: Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and engage multiple stakeholders.
* Desirable: Experience working with Tier 2 contractors and involvement in value engineering initiatives.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary (£70k - £75k)
* Car allowance or travel expenses
* Pension scheme
* Private healthcare
* Clear opportunities for career progression
Location: Farringdon, GB
Posted Date: 11/27/2024
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