Design Lead

2 weeks ago

West Berkshire, United Kingdom Fawkes & Reece South Full time £5 - £25

Experienced Design Manager required by the Newbury office of this busy regional contractor to manage the design development process for several new build projects in the Oxfordshire/Berkshire/Wiltshire/Hampshire areas.

Part based in the Newbury office, and part visiting your sites, you will be involved in 2-3 schemes currently in preconstruction phase, and due to start in the summer and autumn.


Reporting to the Construction Director for your division within the business and working initially with the preconstruction team you will manage the design development for your schemes through late second stage preconstruction and out to commencement on site; Thereafter you will be working between office and site according to the needs of your projects.

Management of the design development for your schemes;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team;
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.


About the Company/Client/Project:


The company is a leading and well established Berkshire based regional main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Hampshire areas.


The scope of works typically includes residential, both specialist bespoke private developments, small housing developments and multi-storey RC framed blocks of affordable apartments for a variety of local Housing Associations.

Scope also includes education - both schools and colleges, commercial offices, industrial buildings, scientific laboratories, retirement living, sports and leisure facilities, etc ranging in value from £5m to £25m.

Turnover is circa £65-75m for the office which is located in Newbury with easy access from the M4/A34.


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.


You will ideally have experience of delivering residential buildings and undertaking work for Housing Associations with a good working knowledge of current building regulations, NHBC requirements, etc.

You will have effective 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 Main Contractor in a Design Coordination / Design Management role.


High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with competitive 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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