Job Title: Design Manager
Location: Milton Keynes (with occasional site visits)
Salary: Negotiable (DOE) + Car Allowance/Company Car + Bonus Scheme + Private Medical Care + Pension
Role Overview
I am looking to speak with Design Managers to join a well established technical team. Based at the Milton Keynes office, you will report to the Technical Director and work across multiple commercial and industrial contracts ranging from £1m - £20m in value.
Projects typically include industrial units with steel frame structures, metal cladding, Category A fit-out, and associated external works including civils and drainage.
Key Responsibilities
* Review drawings to identify clashes, errors, and omissions, issuing comments and ensuring they are fully integrated into the design.
* Ensure all trade and specialist information is fully coordinated.
* Review design information to ensure compliance with contract specifications, drawings, and relevant standards.
* Provide design support to project management teams throughout project delivery.
* Identify and implement value engineering opportunities.
* Attend design team meetings and coordinate input from architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
* Support the Contracts Manager in producing and coordinating meeting minutes.
* Coordinate information to ensure compliance with BREEAM and Part L (SBEM) requirements.
* Oversee submissions to Building Control and track comments to closure.
* Distribute drawings to relevant design team members and subcontractors.
* Track design progress against programme deadlines to ensure timely delivery.
Background & Experience
* Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Design Coordinator (preferably with a Design & Build main contractor) or at least 2 years as a Design Manager in a similar environment.
* Experience in the industrial/commercial sector essential, with projects valued between £1m - £20m.
* Alternatively, experience as an architect reviewing drawings with an interest in moving to a main contractor will be considered.
* Strong understanding of the design and construction process, with experience reviewing civils, levels, drainage, concrete, S278, S106, S50, steel frames, cladding, internals, and M&E.
* Proficient IT skills with familiarity in Microsoft Office Suite (CAD/Bluebeam beneficial but not essential).
Package & Benefits
* Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
* Permanent role
* 25 days holiday (5 to be taken at Christmas) + Bank Holidays
* Car allowance or company car
* Private medical care available
* Pension contribution
* Company bonus scheme
* Annual Christmas party
* Regular social and team-building events
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