Senior Design Manager
West London
Job Role
Our client, Taylor Woodrow, a leading infrastructure and civil engineering specialist, is seeking a Senior Design Manager to work on the exciting new HS2 Station - Old Oak Common. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a monumental part of the HS2 project
If you have experience within Architecture, Build, Infrastructure, Urban Realm and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Duties
* Manage and coordinate all design-related activities across architectural, structural, and MEP disciplines.
* Ensure that designs meet project specifications, building codes, regulations, and client requirements.
* Facilitate collaboration between architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
Develop and monitor the design program in line with the overall project schedule.
* Identify design deliverables and ensure timely submission of drawings and documents.
* Plan design milestones and critical path activities.
* Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities, and internal teams to align on design intent and approvals.
* Organise and chair design meetings and workshops.
* Present design updates to stakeholders and resolve any conflicts.
* Identify design-related risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
* Monitor compliance with health & safety, sustainability, and building regulations.
* Work with estimators and quantity surveyors to ensure designs are cost-effective.
* Support value engineering exercises to reduce costs without compromising on quality.
* Review and approve design changes or variations.
* Ensure the design output aligns with quality standards and project specifications.
* Review and check design documents, drawings, and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
* Provide design clarifications during construction.
* Monitor design implementation on-site, addressing RFI (Request for Information) and shop drawing reviews.
* Ensure "As-Built" drawings and documentation are prepared.
Person Specification
* Design Management experience ( Architecture/Build/Infrastructure/Urban Realm)
* Good communication skills
* Degree within related field would be beneficial
* Beneficial if you have worked on a Joint Venture scheme
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person