Position Design Manager Location Warrington Pay Rate £400 - £480-a-day The Role An exciting opportunity as one of UK’s largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their retail and interiors division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £1.5bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. You will be working on Retail fit out projects for leading high street brands with project values generally ranging from £500k to £5m, experience working on fit out or refurbishment projects previously is essential. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully understood by all parties * Ensure the project design is reviewed, mitigating Health & Safety issues * Produce & manage a realistic design programme & information required schedule satisfying design, procurement & construction requirements * Provide input into the design team PDR's * Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement programmes and innovation. Candidate Experience * The successful individual will have worked for a main contractor or as lead Architect on fit out or refurbishment projects previously. * It is recommended that they are working towards Professional Membership and professional qualifications in Building or Design relevant to the business stream. * Retail Fit out experience would be preferred * Good communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure. * The individual should have a desire to continuously pursue innovation & development, with a focus on the customer and the relevant business stream. * The individual will have been the lead on projects previously and will have experience taking projects from inception through to completion. * Excellent IT Skills, Numeracy and good written communications skills are required. The Plus Points This is a great opportunity to further your career with this leading main contractor and work in a stable environment. Long term career prospects are on offer for the successful applicant along with a generous remuneration