Posted: 15 June
The role
About this Role: Experienced Design Manager required by the Southern region of this leading Tier 1 main contractor to manage the design process for an ongoing £90m MoJ project in Newport, Isle of Wight. Work has been underway on site for the past 18months, with an ongoing programme of works which will continue until the end of 2027. The scope of work includes extensive Fire Safety Improvement works, a new build rapid deployment block, re-roofing works and refurbishment of other areas. This is an NEC3 form of contract. The nature of working within live buildings involves regular challenges and reaction, so there will be regular change, Early Warning Notices to the client with proposed resolution, design development in order to agree Compensation Events. In addition the client is also instructing some additional works. Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Project Manager for the scheme, you will be responsible for: Management of the design development. Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design team; Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction team; Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved; Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc; Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where approp...
