Role: Assistant Design Manager
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: £40K/£50K + Package
Our key client, a regional main contractor, work across a number of schemes (residential/commercial/industrial/healthcare/educational) are seeking to appoint an Assistant Design Manager for schemes secured throughout the Yorkshire region.
Key responsibilities
Team and process management: Lead and manage design teams and external consultants, chair design meetings, and oversee the entire design process from tender to completion.
Project planning and delivery: Produce and manage design programs, information schedules, and risk registers.
Quality and compliance: Ensure the design is compliant with all contract requirements, legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
Risk and budget management: Identify and mitigate design and financial risks, manage the design budget, and control design changes.
Coordination and communication: Liaise between clients, design consultants, and project staff to ensure all parties are aligned on design matters.
Documentation and reporting: Prepare and validate design management plans and provide regular progress reports.
Contract administration: Vet and appoint design team members, ensuring all terms and conditions are acceptable
Proven experience in a design management role
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with various stakeholders.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Commercial awareness and experience with contracts and bids.
Familiarity with legislation, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the industry
For further information on the role/opportunity, please call Ryan Hayes on (phone number removed)