This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the South Coast regional office of this busy Tier 1 main contractor to work on the preconstruction phase for a large new build student accommodation scheme in Sussex. Initially based between working from home and office, you will be involved in the preconstruction phase for this for what will be a circa 12 month period of preconstruction before the scheme is due to commence on site.
The scheme will involve 4 mid rise blocks of student accommodation.
Scope of works for this Tier 1 main contractor typically include commercial, healthcare, student accommodation, residential buildings, etc ranging in value from £30m to £150m. Geographical patch ranges from Hampshire through to Sussex and Surrey.
Reporting to the Regional Design Manager, and working with the preconstruction team, you will manage the detailed design development and buildability aspects of schemes through second stage preconstruction and out to commencement on site; Thereafter you will take the overview for your live sites working closely with the project delivery team throughout the construction phase.
Duties will include:
Management of the design development for projects, packages and sections of works;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team;
Regular liaison with key clients, trusts and end users / heads of department;
Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contracto...