Design Manager – Newbury
A well-established regional contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a range of construction projects across the South of England.
The business delivers a diverse portfolio of design & build projects across sectors including education, healthcare, commercial and leisure, working closely with both public and private sector clients. This role will play a key part in coordinating the design process and ensuring projects are delivered efficiently from concept through to completion.
The Role
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Manage the design process across multiple construction projects from pre-construction through to delivery
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Coordinate consultants, architects and subcontractor design teams
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Review and manage design programmes, technical submissions and design approvals
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Work closely with project managers and site teams to ensure design information is aligned with construction programmes
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Identify design risks and resolve technical issues throughout the project lifecycle
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Support the tender and pre-construction phases, including design development and value engineering
Requirements
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Proven experience working as a Design Manager within a main contractor environment, or from an architectural background looking to move into a contractor-side design management role
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Strong understanding of design coordination on design & build projects
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Experience managing consultant teams and technical design information
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to manage multiple design packages across different projects
Package
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Salary: £65,000 – £80,000
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Competitive benefits package