A1 Labour are currently seeking a Design Manager for our Building Contractor client based in South Woodford.
Responsible for leading and managing all design aspects across multiple projects, ensuring the company meets its performance targets while protecting legal and contractual obligations. This includes coordinating and guiding the design process with a strong focus on commercial, contractual, programme, and technical factors.
The role involves overseeing the design team and associated contributors, maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders, and supporting clients by advising them on their responsibilities throughout the design development.
The Design Manager will report to the Operations Manager. In their absence, reporting will be directed to the appropriate senior manager, business manager, or company director.
To manage the design process and validate and check designs produced by the external design team.
Oversee the full design process, ensuring it aligns with commercial goals, contracts, timelines, and technical standards.
Advise and support clients on their responsibilities throughout the building design phase.
Motivate and guide design consultants to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions using their full expertise and resources.
Ensure compliance with current legislation, codes, and industry standards throughout the design process.
Guarantee the timely delivery of high-quality design information aligned with project schedules.
Minimise health, safety, and financial risks through proactive design planning.
Provide leadership to the regional design team, fostering a high-performance culture focused on quality and accountability.
Champion the integration of group strategies, driving improvement through mentoring, coaching, and resource optimisation.
Take full responsibility for design development from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with regulations, project timelines, and internal standards.
Support the team in securing early agreement on consultant roles and scopes, while maintaining strong client, consultant, and supply chain relationships.
Promote awareness of industry innovations, design technologies, and sustainable practices across the team.
Ensure designs are simple, cost-effective, and meet both client expectations and internal sustainability goals.
Manage external design partners to deliver solutions that satisfy all stakeholder and statutory requirements.
Establish clear design strategies ahead of project launch.
Drive ongoing improvement in design management practices.
Perform additional duties as required.
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