Talented Design Manager required
We are currently looking for a talented Design Managers for a rapidly expanding main contractor with a brimming order book. The Design Manager will be responsible for the management of design on a mid range rsidential project in the Victoria area of London. ugh to completion. The project is valued circa £35m and involves the conversion of a commercial building into 60 apartments.
The Design Manager's key accountabilities will include:
* Working with the Project Manager to provide a design management service for the project.
* Implementing the agreed design management strategy on the project.
* Assessing design risk and managing it's mitigation.
* Producing the project specific designer agreements.
* Producing agree and managing a realistic design programme and information required schedule.
* Managing the design on site with, where appropriate, the assistance of other site based resource.
* The Design Manager will ensure that all design deliverables are reviewed to establish they are within budget, are fully coordinated and are buildable.
* Where nominated controlling design, change process management, organising and chairing regular design team meetings.
The Design Manager will have a strong understanding of the below:
* Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods and technology
* Strong knowledge of planning techniques, procurement and value creation
* Good knowledge of contracts and contract documentation
* Good knowledge of health, safety, and environment legislation and issues
* Knowledge of life cycle costs
* Risk management skills
* HNC / HND Architecture or Construction Technology