Design Lead

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom CField Construction Full time

Design Manager CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
Office / Site based
Primarily located in the London office (Tower Bridge), with work on site as and when required. Minimum one day per week per site. There may be requirement for travel to sites within the UK or to other CField offices in Ireland. Travel will be minimised where possible.

CField Construction is a privately owned Building & Civil Engineering contractor that provides construction services to both private and public partners across a wide range of sectors in the UK and Ireland.

Our vision is to be the contractor of choice with a reputation for delivering the highest quality projects and an unparalleled service. CField employs the best people, invests heavily in training and development, and ensures that the highest standards of quality, health & safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation. Reporting to the Technical Director, CField are seeking a motivated and qualified Design Manager to join our existing team. The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyors on each project and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all drawing issues pertaining to site(s) and the flow and co-ordination of same.

The Design Manager will also be responsible for the delivery of accurate and co-ordinated design information from the inception of projects and sketch schemes through design development to the construction phases, culminating with as built information.
They will control and manage both internal resources and external consultants to ensure the preparation in a timely manner to support the projects overall design, procurement and construction programmes
The role must be conducted in accordance with the CField Construction management process and procedures to assist in ensuring the successful completion of the project(s) on time, on budget and to the highest standards. All of this must occur within the parameters of the highest level of company health & safety, environmental and quality procedures
CField is committed to investing in supporting the professional development of all employees, and this is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career.

Understand and be fully familiar with the form of contract being utilised and CField obligations under same
Understand and be fully familiar with the contract documents – drawings, specifications and reports etc
Review and agree design team scope of services in conjunction with QS
Review design for value engineering and buildability opportunities
Co-ordinate and work closely with the client, design team and specialist sub-contractors and suppliers
Develop Design Programme and Information Release Schedule in collaboration with Design Team
Deal with all site queries from staff and sub-contractors
Co-ordinate subcontract design details
Support in the preparation of comprehensive snag lists for sub-contractor works
Assist in developing any related site project programmes
Aid in the production of any related project progress reports
Facilitate in the timely and professional flow of information between the design team and the construction team
Support and assist in the communication flow between the client, design team and sub-contractors
Attend relevant internal management team meetings
Carry out objective assessments of staff performance and bring forward appropriate training proposals
Provide coaching to staff working with or reporting to the Design Manager
Ensure compliance and promote good work practices in relation to Health, Safety and Welfare management systems
Contribute to internal management meetings relating to the design process and management systems
Primary Sectors, Residential Apartments, Student Accommodation, Hotel and Leisure, Offices, Refurbishment, Care Homes and Housing.
Project Values, £5 to £90 million Design and Build

Excellent IT &Microsoft Office skills
Financial awareness to deliver commercially aware construction details
Excellent people management skills
Hybrid working (2 days WFH following successful completion of probation)
Company pension
Private healthcare
Life assurance
Work travel expenses
Bonus scheme
Professional membership fees
Employee referral incentive
Professional development & training opportunities
Company sponsored events & social activities

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