My client are looking to recruit for a Design Manager.
Responsibilites
* Senior manager to manage a team which consists of 5 design managers, 2 document controllers & 1 sustainability manager.
* Auto CAD – Revit knowledge would be an advantage.
* Experienced in Joinery/kitchen/wardrobes
* Attend all new handover meetings prior projects starting.
* Review tender documents – N11 specifications – costing sheets – scope of works- prior to projects starting
* Create design release & production programmes (updated and revise when required)
* Monitor all design works to ensure production deadlines dates are met.
* Ensure all sampling- technical submittal documentation is approved prior to production.
* Chair all internal weekly design meetings
* Attend weekly client meetings on site
* Attend bi-weekly meetings to update directors/CEO on project progress.
* Attend external & internal BIM meetings
* Attend all trade-to-trade coordination meetings
* Chair weekly meetings with external factories
* Liaise with contractors/architects/clients/development managers daily
* Liaise with internal commercial teams on a weekly basis
* Chair internal handover meetings from department to department
* Chair handover meetings from design team to internal fitting teams
* Manage external freelance designers
* Attend site meetings with Project management teams to problem solve site issues