Design Manager
3 months ago
About this Role:
Ambitious/experienced Design Manager required by the Oxfordshire of this busy regional main contractor to work on several projects in the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire areas.
Ideally situated along the M4/A34 corridor, or within this wider region the role will be to take the lead for Design Management on 1-3 projects in the area, from input to tenders, second stage preconstruction and live on site. Scope of works is typically private and local authority schools, care and retirement homes, colleges, student accommodation, offices etc.
Work is secured via a mixture of competitive tenders, negotiated work for repeat clients and regional frameworks.
Reporting to the Regional Director and working with preconstruction and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for:
Management of the design development for your schemes;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design teams;
Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction team;
Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where appropriate;
Proactive issue resolution;
Managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the build process.
About the Company/Client/Project:
The company is a busy southern main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of schemes ranging £8m to £20m in value across the patch in the following sectors - private and local authority schools, care and retirement homes, colleges, student accommodation, offices etc.
Turnover is circa £45m for the office, with a regional base close to the M4 and A34.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
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, building regulations, etc.
You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a highly driven, positive and ambitious individual able to work well within a large team dynamic.
You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Tier1 or 3 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
Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK
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