Senior Design Manager

Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.

We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain.  That's why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.

We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.

What we are recruiting for:

We currently recruiting for a Senior Design Manager for a private construction business unit based out of our London office.

Roles & responsibilities:

• Deliver Design Management on projects with a high degree of independence using experience and judgement
• Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
• Represent the business at a senior level with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Manage high value complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts
• Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations
• Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers
• Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections
• Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA)
• Report to the Head of Design Management at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
• Manage design through internal project governance e.g.:
  • Bid and conversion commitment reviews
  • Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews
  • Internal and external audits

Experience & background:

Credentials

• Appropriate CSCS card for the role
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (Batchelors Degree in suitable subject e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management etc.).
• Registration with construction industry professional body e.g. Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer.

Skills

• Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Safety Act Principal Designer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
• Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction
• Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners
• Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences
• Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes; Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Working knowledge of BIM / CAD programmes

Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor
• Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of BR Principal Designer and BR Principal Contractor
• Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables
• Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details
• Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting and NEC
• Detailed understanding of Professional Services Agreements
• Thorough knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations
• Thorough knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.
• Robust commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.
• The ability to think through design challenges as a designer in order manage outcomes with the design team and specialist designers.

Experience

• Extensive experience in managing consultants and design teams
• Experience in being a key client interface
• Extensive experience in working through the RIBA Work Stages
• Experience in leading and championing safety initiatives
• Delivering sustainable outcomes including accreditations
• Reviewing and Administering Consultant Appointments
• Experience in the creation and use of project control mechanisms.
• Previous experience of leading a design team
• Experience of negotiating Novated Appointments with Deeds of Variation

We will provide:

• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Private medical health benefit (Family cover available)
• Life assurance
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym's nation wide
• Industry leading parental leave

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.  We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.

Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.