About this Role:
Ambitious Design Manager required to work with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to help manage the design through the construction phase for a £110m new build custodial project near Devizes, Wiltshire.
The construction has large precast elements with some complex interfaces, MEP services, sequencing and logistical challenges.
Working with the Senior Design Manager you will be based on site with the delivery team where the initial works have now commenced, through to handover at the end of 2027.
Duties will include:
* Chairing regular design team meetings
* Management of consultant design team;
* Regular liaison with clients, stakeholders and end users;
* Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
* Review of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
* Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
* Identifying opportunities for value engineering where appropriate.
* Proactive issue resolution;
* Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the build process.
This is a progressive role intended to develop an ambitious Design Manager or high performing Assistant Design Manager into the SDM role over the duration of the project.
About the Company:
This role is to work with the regional office of a busy Tier 1 national main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in defence, secondary education, university faculty buildings, custodial, commercial, data centres, etc.
Turnover is circa £130m for the region primarily in the Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire areas.
Much of the workload is secured on a mix of national public sector frameworks and competitive tender, plus some negotiated works for key clients.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc.
You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem-solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a driven, positive, thorough and detail focussed. You will be an ambitious individual able to work well within a larger team dynamic.
You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design Management role, plus some previous experience of public sector projects would be advantageous.
High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.
For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK