We are seeking a talented Design Manager to oversee the design process on a £45 million Student Accommodation project. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating design information, driving innovation, and ensuring the project is delivered to the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
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Key Responsibilities
* Manage and coordinate the full design process from pre-construction through to delivery.
* Work closely with project teams, consultants, subcontractors, and clients to ensure design information is accurate, coordinated, and delivered to programme.
* Ensure all designs are fully compliant with statutory regulations, contractual obligations, and company standards.
* Proactively resolve design issues, providing practical and innovative solutions.
* Lead design meetings, producing clear records and actions.
* Monitor and manage design risks, ensuring they are identified and mitigated.
* Collaborate with commercial, procurement, and site teams to ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and buildable.
* Support the bid/tender process, reviewing drawings and specifications to identify risks and opportunities.
* Promote and implement design best practice, sustainability, and innovation across the project.
Essential Criteria
* Degree or HND in a construction-related discipline such as Architecture, Construction Management, Project Management, Design Management, or Architectural Technology.
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the construction industry with demonstrable design management experience.
* Strong understanding of all construction disciplines including quantity surveying and procurement.
* Excellent analytical, decision-making, and organisational skills.
* Ability to manage multiple aspects of the project simultaneously, working flexibly and effectively under pressure.
* Commercially aware with the ability to assess and resolve design and technical challenges.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong presentation ability.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and other relevant compliance matters.
* IT literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and design-related software.