Equans is looking for a Design Manager to join our team in Hatfield. This is a full-time permanent role. On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package.
The main purpose of this role is to lead design from pre-construction through to construction, taking full technical responsibility for allocated projects. The Design Manager will also provide full design and technical support during the tendering process. Experience in leading the design of major refurbishment, fire remediation, and re-cladding of Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) is advantageous. This role may include line management of an Assistant Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, or Senior Design Coordinator
What will you deliver?
Design and Technical Responsibilities:
1. Lead consultant and survey tendering and procurement.
2. Conduct thorough design risk appraisals to support tenders.
3. Review Employer's Requirements (ERs) and contribute to Contractors Proposals.
4. Develop robust design and preconstruction programmes for tenders.
5. Lead client meetings during bid and preconstruction phases as required.
6. Manage consultant and survey appointments, ensuring scope and terms align with project needs.
7. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with consultants.
8. Ensure design fee budgets are managed effectively and within scope.
9. Obtain consultant design programmes and integrate them into a single detailed design delivery
10. programme.
11. Track and report progress against design delivery programmes.
12. Chair design team meetings and communicate clear expectations for deliverables.
13. Monitor consultant performance and ensure timely delivery of high-quality design information.
14. Review all design information for compliance with contracts, buildability, cost-effectiveness, and
15. statutory regulations.
16. Monitor design changes and manage change control processes.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
17. Work closely with the Commercial Team for cost validation.
18. Lead the resolution of design and technical queries to support preconstruction and project teams.
19. Liaise with Clients and Key Stakeholders to ensure expectations are met.
20. Ensure compliance with all Statutory Matters including Building Regulations, Building Warranty,
21. and Planning Conditions.
22. Work closely with the Principal Designer (BR) to meet statutory requirements under the Building
23. Safety Act.
24. Obtain any required licenses, permissions, or approvals for project execution including but not
25. limited to Highways and Drainage Section Agreements, Rail, Waterways, Crane Oversailing,
26. Street Works, Temporary Crossovers, etc.
27. Lead design reviews and client presentations.
Process Improvement and Team Development:
28. Provide support, mentorship, and guidance to Design Coordinators.
29. Contribute to the motivation and professional development of the design team.
30. Stay informed on industry updates, regulatory changes, and new product developments.
31. Support digital transformation initiatives within the design team, including BIM implementation
32. and digital design review processes.
Safety:
33. Ensure all design information complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
34. Work closely with the Principal Designer to meet statutory requirements under the Building Safety Act.
What can we offer you?
On offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;
35. 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
36. Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
37. Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
38. Gym membership discounts
39. Cycle to work scheme
40. Holiday purchase scheme
41. 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
42. Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
43. Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
44. Access to our growing employee networks
45. 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Who are you?
Essential:
46. Relevant qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Desirable:
47. Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIOB, RICS, RIBA, ICE).
48. Additional certifications in Project Management, Environment and Energy, BIM, or Health &
Who are we?
In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15, employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.
Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90, employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.
Our ambition
At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core valuesAccountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.
We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.
What's next?
If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.
As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act .
At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.
The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.