Design Lead

1 month ago

Chichester West Sussex, United Kingdom Fawkes & Reece South Full time

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the South Coast regional office of this busy Tier 1 main contractor to work on the preconstruction phase for a very large £100m + new build industrial scheme in Chichester, West Sussex. Initially based between working from home and office, you will be involved in the preconstruction phase for this and potential one other scheme for what will be a 12 month period of preconstruction before the scheme is due to commence on site.
The scheme will involve an extensive earthworks and groundworks package prior to commencement of main works to build a state of the art new production facility.
Scope of works for this Tier 1 main contractor typically include commercial, healthcare, student accommodation, residential buildings, etc ranging in value from £30m to £150m. Reporting to the Regional Design Manager, and working with the preconstruction team, you will manage the detailed design development and buildability aspects of schemes through second stage preconstruction and out to commencement on site; Thereafter you will take the overview for your live sites working closely with the project delivery team throughout the construction phase.
Management of the design development for projects, packages and sections of works;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team;
Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions;
Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the preconstruction and build process.
Management of site based Design Coordinators.
About the Company/Client/Project:
The company is the busy Southern office of a Tier 1 national main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in healthcare, secondary education, commercial offices, local authority, higher education faculty buildings, student accommodation, etc in the Hampshire, Sussex, Dorset and Surrey areas.
Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc.
For this particular role, previous experience of large industrial/manufacturing facility would be advantageous but not essential.
You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design Management role.
High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.
For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on (phone number removed) or send your CV to

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