Position Design Manager
Location Manchester
The role
A top 5 main contractor is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their Manchester office. One of the country’s most respected firms that work on some of the UK’s most prestigious projects with an annual turnover more than £1bn and over 2000 employees nationwide.
You will be working on residential and commercial projects with values from £500k to £5m, experience working on residential projects or fit out & refurb projects previously is essential. We are accepting applications from established Design Manager with experience working for main contractors. This role involves travelling to sites so you will need to be able to drive.
Key Accountabilities will include:
* 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 previously on fit out or education sector projects previously preferably both.
* It is recommended that they are working towards Professional Membership and professional qualifications in Building or Design relevant to the business stream.
* Good communication, IT & management skills are required
* The individual will have been the lead design Manager on projects previously and will have experience taking projects from inception through to completion.
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