Equans is looking for a Design Manager on a 12 month fixed‑term contract to join our team in Nottingham. This full‑time role offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, bonus and a benefits package.
Responsibilities
* Support appointments for all consultants and manage the legal review process to achieve completed and signed appointments.
* Design manage a number of small to medium sized projects and pre‑construction opportunities.
* Review and technically appraise BSR submissions from large projects through to elemental works.
* Manage the design programme to achieve information for procurement and production requirements and timescales; produce and update an IRS.
* Manage the BSR application (Gateway) process including full and outline planning applications, submission of NMA’s and clearance of conditions; arrange for the payment of all planning fees.
* Obtain building control, warranty and other third‑party consultant services to achieve project success, including appointments, payments and clearance of conditions.
* Check and approve drawings and manage the viewpoint portal to obtain sign‑off of drawings by the required parties, ensuring all information is at Construction status.
* Assist the Project Manager in client management and in preparing information to obtain instructions; manage design change and / or change control request processes.
* Manage performance and output of consultants and sub‑contract designers to achieve project success; work with production teams to ensure design information is well thought out and easy to follow.
* Solve problems with innovative ideas, encouraging creativity in achieving value engineering and efficient design.
* Provide pre‑construction support including site visits, writing contractor proposals, fee sheets, technical assistance to the estimating team and identification of risk and design solutions. Attend adjudications and client meetings and present on technical matters.
* Attend regular CPD events and learning opportunities where possible.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
* Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
* Single healthcare cover
* Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
* Gym membership discounts
* Cycle to work scheme
* Holiday purchase scheme2 corporate social responsibility days per year
* Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective / individual training, and personalised support programmes
* Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
* Access to employers networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
Qualifications
* A degree level or similar chartered qualification.
* Extensive experience working in a similar role and sector of the industry.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills with clients, colleagues, and consultants.
* Strong organisational skills, ability to multitask and work under pressure.
* Experience supporting single and two‑stage tendering processes.
* Familiarity with JCT, PPC, and NEC contract suites.
* Proficient in design programming tools such as Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
* Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
* Proactive, results‑driven approach with ability to drive issues to completion.
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