I am working with one of my top clients as they require a Tender Design Manager to assist them on their Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme. This role is based in Swindon offering a great rate (Outside IR35) and an initial 3 month contract. The role will require you to work in the office 3 days minimum a week with the option to work from home for the remainder of the week. Purpose of the role: * To manage design consultant activities and deliverables to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed programme. This may include more than one consultant. * To be the technical lead on the project unless an Engineering Manager is present * Ensure both input and output deliverables for the design are tracked and reported to the Project Manager as required. Role accountabilities but not limited to: * Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with requirements. * Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team. * Collaborate in the preparation of design programmes. * Manage communication with the Client design representative throughout the contract period. * Produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design specific elements. * Manage and update the design deliverable schedule. * Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not. * Manage and chair design reviews with project team. * Manage and chair all design interface meetings with external parties. * Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions. * Ensure compliance with design approval processes required by the contract. * Routinely monitor report on progress of the design and explain any necessary actions. * Collaborate with the engagement of external suppliers/subcontractors. * Ensure document register is completed by designers correctly and issued periodically. * Manage provision of drawings to project team – document control. * Establish technical query procedure. * Review all design communications and collaboratively resolve queries. * Agree changes with Project team in accordance with project authority protocol. * Issue of instructions to Designer in accordance with project authority protocol. * Implement change order management. * Approve designer’s quality management system Required project knowledge * Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs and can coach others * Must have spent 12 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department * Will have both substantial construction and design experience. * Ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required. * Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC If you feel this role could be for you or you would like to find out more then please send a copy of your CV to Leon Hasnat