Design Manager

Key Responsibilities -

• Deliver Design Management on projects using relevant experience and judgement

• Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.

• Represent the business with clients, consultants and supply chain partners

• Manage complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts

• Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations

• Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers

• Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections

• Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA).

• Report to the Head of Design Management / Lead Design Manager / Senior Design Manager (as appropriate) at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects

• Manage design through internal project governance with support from seniors e.g.:

• Bid and conversion commitment reviews

• Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews

• Internal and external audits

Essential credentials

• Appropriate CSCS card for the role

• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (Batchelors Degree in suitable subject e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management etc.).

Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours

Essential skills

• Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Act Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD

• Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders

• Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction

• Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners with support from senior Design Management Team

• Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences

• Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes; Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Essential Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process

• Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides

• Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor

• Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of BR Principal Designer and BR Principal Contractor

• Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables

• Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details

• Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting and NEC

• Detailed understanding of Professional Services Agreements

• Knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations

• Knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.

• Commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility

• Understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.

Essential experience

• Experience in managing consultants and design teams

• Experience in being a key client interface

• Experience in working through the RIBA Work Stages

• Experience in leading and championing safety initiatives

• Delivering sustainable outcomes including accreditations

• Reviewing and Administering Consultant Appointments with support from seniors

• Experience in the use of project control mechanisms.

Essential behaviours

• Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision and prioritise safety in every aspect of the role

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain and external partners

• Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player.

• Collaboration with all levels of design managers across the business to share best practices, lessons learnt and offer cross project support.

• Uphold and demonstrate the company values

We will provide:

• Car allowance

• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

• Private medical health benefit

• 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

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)