Senior Design Manager

2 days ago

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Fawkes & Reece Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year

About this Role:

Ambitious/experienced Senior Design Manager required by the Southern region of this leading Tier 1 main contractor to be Design Lead throughout second stage preconstruction and then construction of an £80m new build University Faculty Building project in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

The preconstruction phase will take 9-12 months with work due to commence on site in Q3 next year.

Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Project Manager for the scheme, you will be responsible for:

  • Management of the design development for the scheme throughout the PCSA initially;
  • Chairing regular design team meetings;
  • Management of consultant design team;
  • Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction/commercial 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;
  • Engaging with specialist sub-contractor design teams;
  • Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for preconstruction, then procurement and construction throughout the build process once underway.
  • Management of your team including Design Manager, Assistant Design Manager and Information controller.
  • Preconstruction phase will be undertaken based in the project office premises in Portsmouth close to the site. A full site office set up will be installed once main works are underway.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The company is a leading Tier 1 national main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of complex new build schemes in secondary education, higher education, commercial offices, senior living, leisure centres and scientific building projects ranging from £35m to £100m in the Hampshire, Wiltshire, Berkshire, Surrey areas.

Turnover is circa £150m+ for the office, with a regional base in Berkshire.

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, etc.

Previous experience of working on a large new Higher Education faculty scheme would be advantageous; Large project experience plus secondary education and commercial experience is also desirable.

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 Main Contractor in a Senior Design Management role, and have lead a project through the preconstruction design development phase and successful construction.

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 or send your CV to -

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK

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