Design Manager
6 days ago
Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Hitchin office 3 days per week.
As a Design Manager you will be responsible for the development and control of a design on one or more projects. You will identify where we can add extra value for our customers whilst ensuring buildability and quality that meet statutory requirements.
The Design Manager will collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and customers, to establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. You will also share your experience by guiding, mentoring and imparting knowledge to other team members.
Some of the duties / responsibilities will include:Manage the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others.Select and contribute to the appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor's Design Portion.Participate in the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team.Arrange and prepare for design reviews to assess progress, to identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary.Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements.Coordinate and manage external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality.Essential and Desirable CriteriaWorking knowledge of the wider construction industry, its challenges and future direction.Strong communication and negotiation skills.Technical knowledge of construction design principles, practices, and systems, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.Ability to work within a team environment.Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, use appropriate software to review 3D models.Working towards CIOB or another related professional membership.Construction related degree.Valid driving licence.Appropriate CSCS card.Some of the key attributes you have will include:Adaptable when dealing with people and managing relationships.Seeing the bigger picture and planning ahead.Working as part of a team.A good forward planner and excellent motivator.Able to identify and manage risk and opportunity.Constantly reinforce our customer first ethic.Provide cost effective and innovative technical solutions.Willingness to continually develop personal and technical effectiveness.
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