Experienced and Talented Design Manager required to work on a hybrid basis, 3 days from home
We are working alongside a successful Berkshire based building main contractor, with a secure turnover for the next 2 years. Our client's business model is extremely well managed, with a reputation for producing a quality project on time and budget, which results in a large amount of repeat business. They work across both the public and private sectors.
Key Accountabilities for the Design Manager include:
* Working with the Project Manager to provide a design management service for the project and across the Business Unit.
* The Design Manager will implement the agreed design management strategy on the project.
* Assessing design risk and managing it's mitigation.
* Producing the project specific designer agreements.
* Producing agree and managing a realistic design programme and information required schedule.
* Managing the design on site with, where appropriate, the assistance of other site based resource.
The Design Manager will ensure that all design deliverables are reviewed to establish they are within budget. Where nominated controlling design, change process management, organising and chairing regular design team meetings.
The Design Manager will have experience and understanding:
* An excellent understanding of construction materials, methods and technology
* Planning techniques, procurement and value creation
* Good knowledge of contracts and contract documentation
* Good knowledge of health, safety, and environment legislation and issues
* Knowledge of life cycle costs
* Risk management skills
* HNC / HND Architecture or Construction Technology