About this Role: Experienced / ambitious Design Manager required to work with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to help manage the preconstruction design process and then construction phase for either one of several new build education projects in the Southampton area, or a large new build defence project. Working initially with a Senior Design Manager, you will be based in the Southampton office throughout the PCSA phase, then move on to site with the delivery team when works commence through the construction phase. Reporting to the Preconstruction Manager and working closely with the Senior Design Manager and with the wider preconstruction team, you will help to manage the detailed design development for your scheme through second stage, engaging with client, stakeholders, supply chain and end users. Thereafter you will take full responsibility for design management through the construction phase, based on site and working closely with the project delivery team throughout the construction. Duties will include: Management of design development for your project, Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design team; Regular liaison with clients, stakeholders and end users; Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams; Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved; Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors propo...