Overview
Design Manager role at Galliford Try, Solihull.
What you will be doing
An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try within our Oak Specialist Services Business. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Solihull area and will have the opportunity to travel within the region.
* Identify design requirements for the bid from the client’s brief
* Deliver the correct design by realising design opportunities and mitigating risks to ensure bid winning solutions or projects can be delivered
* Develop and compile the design proposals for inclusion within the contractor’s documentation
* Select and assess design team or, if novated, undertake appropriate checks
* Appoint the design team, agree schedules of responsibilities and fee agreements for services/design deliverables and resourcing requirements
* Manage the Design Team, the design development and design review process
* Manage and monitor the performance of consultants to liaise with Statutory Bodies or Statutory Authorities for compliance sign off
* Undertake regular site inspections to ensure the built product meets design intent and take appropriate action if not
* Manage and monitor design delivery against agreed deliverable dates, and report to SDM on performance issues
* Be fully aware of project budgets, decision making and management of ‘design creep’ in consultation with PM & QS
* Be responsible for developing the design programme with consultants and planner for bids or projects
About You
* Maintain working knowledge of industry standards & technical innovations
* Ability to influence the design, without designing
* Flexible and positive approach towards change
* Strong influencer, organised and methodical
* Likely to have 5 years of experience in this or a similar role
* Bachelor’s degree or above
* Holding the relevant Chartered Membership of a Professional Institute or working towards membership
* CSCS card is required
* Functional decision making to manage external design consultants and design processes to gain compliance against clients and statutory requirements
* Strong problem solving skills, innovation aligned to commercial restrictions / awareness
* Promotes innovative ways to add value and reduce costs within the team
* Internal and external communications are effectively managed to ensure content is relevant and understood by the recipient, with the ability to influence with sound knowledge and reasoning
What We Can Offer in Return
With an order book of over £3.8 billion, Galliford Try is a leading principal contractor offering stability and the opportunity to work on UK projects. You will join diverse teams at a high professional level with commitment, and benefit from our growth strategy and opportunities to develop your career.
We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through our Be Well programme, offering discounts, advice and support. We invest in high-quality training across all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes. Our Career Paths initiative provides tailored training and support.
Be part of a values-led employer
We believe in creating an inclusive, engaging workplace where talent can thrive. Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work.
Our benefits
We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support your career alongside a competitive salary:
* Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, with the option to purchase additional holidays
* A wide range of corporate discounts
* Cycle to Work schemes
* Comprehensive pension plan
* Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
* Private medical scheme options and an employee assistance programme with free 24/7 support
* Paid yearly membership to a recognised professional association relevant to your role
About us
Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups, committed to delivering lasting change for clients, communities and the environment. We value integrity, collaboration and excellence in all we do.
For more information on this role or other positions within our Oak business, please contact Chloe Phillips at chloe.phillips@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly; this will be discussed as part of the recruitment process. We aim to accommodate reasonable requirements to make the application experience positive. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria. Please contact the Resourcing Partner if this applies to you. A full job description is available upon request.
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