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These roles will be: Gloucester, On the West Sussex Coast, & Kent.
Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.
We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.
We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
What we are recruiting for:
We are recruiting for Senior Design Managers to join our Regional Construction business as part of our Public Sector team on a £320m programme of works. Bovis have been awarded four projects across the country in Kent, Gloucester, West Sussex and Doncaster. All projects are currently in a preconstruction phase, with a start on site late 2025. During the initial preconstruction phase, this role will be based in our regional offices in London or Birmingham, with a requirement to visit and support the individual sites.
The role of the Senior Design Manager is to ensure that an effective and productive liaison is established with respect to all aspects of the delivery, between the design team, project / site team, commercial, client teams and supply chain putting the expertise of all to the best possible use. The Manager will liaise with the Design Manager and will be instrumental in coordinating and guiding the consultant team and supply chain through the delivery of the packages to mitigate design risk and maximise value to the client/business.
* Responsible for the management of the entire design management process, ensuring design information is ready on time and meets the needs of the project.
* Formulate, lead and implement a Design Strategy including Document Control for the project, design meeting schedules, progress tracking, reporting and issues and risks.
* Define the scope of services of each Design Team consultant through the use of a Design Responsibility Matrix and ensure consultants appointments are in line with Bovis Protocols.
* Drive the supply chain to the finished product through leading, motivating and managing the external consultants at a Principal’s Level.
* Mange risk connected with the design and developing mitigation strategies
* Liaise with and engage clients, their stakeholders and wider client team to ensure the design, as it develops, continues to meet the brief and scope of work agreed, Understand, translate and ensure the design is compliant with the technical standards
* Collaborate with designers, subject matter experts (SME’s), other professionals and stakeholders to develop efficient and effective buildings.
* Managing and leading a team of Information Managers and BIM Managers on the project and maintain records and documents throughout the project.
* Work with the wider Bovis project team to ensure change is captured and managed in line with the contract conditions.
* Audit all Design Stage Reports and ensure comments are actioned in the next design stage.
* Add value to the project through sensible and practical Value Engineering, seeking alternative options in design whilst maintaining the essence of the design through all stages of the design process, ensuring these options are agreed by all and integrated into the design.
* Manage and record Lessons Learned throughout the Design Process and ensure through sharing and collaboration that they are incorporated into any future projects and design stages.
* Identify and capture the Net Zero and Social Value performance of the designs
* Responsible for people management of direct line reports.
* With the commercial team, manage budgets related to design work.
* Active participation in Bovis Design Management Leadership Team.
* Support business sustainability goals, guiding clients and project teams toward sustainable and resilient design solutions.
* Support diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Experience & background:
* Knowledge of public buildings design needs including potential enhancements.
* Ideally RIBA 3 Chartered Architect
* Thorough knowledge of the complete design and construction process.
* Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details.
* Experience in the selection and procurement of designers on a competitive basis.
* Good understanding of the principles of Modular, DfMA and industrialisation and how it impacts the design process.
* Able to direct, and where necessary negotiate with, major design practices.
* Previous experience as a design manager/architect on a significant new build project.
* Experience and detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables.
* Experience and detailed knowledge of the Professional Services Agreements.
* Experience and detailed knowledge of Designer Scope of Services.
* Awareness of impact of both the BSA and CDM on the design process.
* Experience in the creation and use of project control mechanisms.
* Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We will provide:
* Flexible and hybrid work options
* Up to 10% employer pension contribution
* Private medical health benefit (Family cover)
* Enhanced parental leave
* Life assurance
* 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
* 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
* Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
* 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
* Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
* Industry leading parental leave
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We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.
We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
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