Assistant Design Manager

3 months ago

Filton, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

About this Role:

Assistant Design Manager required by the Bristol based regional office of this specialist regional main contractor group to support the management of the design process for one of several new build and refurbishment projects in the Bristol and Somerset and Wiltshire areas. Initially based in the Britol office you will be involved in one of several schemes currently in preconstruction phase and due to commence imminently on site.

The scope of works typically includes defence, scientific, data centres, offices - secured mainly through regional frameworks, competitive tenders or negotiated contracts with key repeat clients. These require fairly extensive preconstruction design development from RIBA stage 2 onwards over a 6-9 month period prior to commencement on site, after which you will either be based on site or work between site and office.

Reporting to/working closely with a Senior Design Manager, you will help to manage information flow for the schemes through late second stage preconstruction and through construction phase on site.

Duties will include:

Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team and sub-contractor design team;
Regular liaison with client, stakeholders, design team members and construction teams;
Regular review of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractor's proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where appropriate;
Supporting commercial teams with design advice on coast effective designs;
Proactive issue resolution;
Innovation - research and suggest solutions to challenges;
Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the preconstruction and build process.
Promote safety in design; consider buildability.
Input to design development for bids and tenders.
Support the production of O&M Manuals for handover.

This is a progressive role in which to learn, develop and progress towards a full design management role

About the Company/Client/Project:

The contractor is a busy South West based regional main contractor with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of defence, energy, scientific and data centre schemes, and offices in the South West and M4 corridor areas.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, or Design Management Degree background, you will possess keen developing technical and commercial knowledge, a practical understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, safety, etc.

You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem-solving ability, initiative and a positive, proactive approach. In terms of character, you will be a highly motivated, a positive and ambitious individual able to work well within a team dynamic.

You will ideally have a track record of successful project design input and delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design Coordination / Design Management role, or as a Site Manager looking to make the move into Design Management. If from an architectural background, you will have some experience working closely with the contractor on several schemes as project architect.

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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