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Senior Design Manager

3 months ago

Kent, United Kingdom United Living Group Full time
Job Description

The Senior Design Manager will be responsible for all design and technical aspects of projects ensuring delivery on budget and to programme. This will entail effective management of external consultants together with the ability to communicate effectively with the wider United Living team and business partners.

Ensure the design is fully coordinated and complies with United Living’s requirements and current regulations, to achieve the necessary approvals and enable a start on site in line with agreed programmes.

Lead technical and design processes, design teams and subcontractors throughout design, procurement and construction, monitoring progress to ensure delivery on time and in budget

Technical design management of schemes, in accordance with agreed programme, ensuring company targets are met and that the maximum revenue is generated by the quality, cost effectiveness and buildability of the design.

Review and input into allocated bids, undertaking Technical appraisals of design information, assessing design requirements, compliance, consultant fee requirements and production of a design programme.

Assess the quality of received information, identify value engineering opportunities, risks, collate consultants costs and prepare contractors proposals

Review ER technical specifications

Receiving and assessing consultant and subcontractor completed competency assessment questionnaires and supporting evidence provided

Produce, develop, control and manage the project specific design programme which is part of broader master delivery programme

Selection, appointment and management of external design consultants

Monitoring and managing consultants fees

Undertake thorough reviews and interrogation of consultants and subcontractor designs, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, compliance with system literature, compliance with planning consent, buildability, completeness, presentation, best value, accuracy, level of information, and ultimately eliminating risk.

Review and assess alternative build methods and practices

Manage and coordinate external consultants in their day-to-day duties related to design, coordination and technical aspects of production information and to ensure delivery within the constraints of time, quality, budget and technical requirements, driving a high standard

Ensure that designs comply with company standards

Promoting design that respects budgetary constraints

Organise and manage weekly, fortnightly or monthly technical coordination workshops, package reviews and design team meetings

Ensure that all aspects of the building design are fully coordinated including but not restricted to, structures, M&E, façades, internal specification, service strategies, maintenance strategies etc.

Ensure fully complete, correct and coordinated packages issued to Commercial and Construction teams

Maintain and deliver in accordance with company values

Establish design scoping and procurement of subcontractor designers, including the undertaking of competency assessments

Manage subcontractor and supplier design approvals ensuring timely turnaround

Monitor subcontractor design approvals and keep up dated approvals schedule in line with build programme

Manage the flow of information to Commercial, Operations and Client.

Update and coordinate monthly design schedules

Chair and undertake design package presentation in conjunction with consultant and subcontractor designers

Review and coordinate design and technical related issues with the Commercial and Operations teams.

Monitor changes from Client, design consultants, subcontractors and proposed changes by construction team

Manage change control process for variations in relation to drawing revisions, construction programmes and costs

Collate all required information and liaise with Planning Authorities and Building Control to make submissions in accordance with programme and obtain all necessary approvals as required.

Oversee document control with regards to registration and distribution of design and technical information

Monitor and manage the processing of information through workflows on the document management system

Ensure current drawings are filed in order and design information exchange is as per the company protocol.

Undertake site visits as required

Attend site meetings and monthly/weekly project meetings

Monitor work executed on site to ensure that is as benchmarked and as designed/specified

Manage, investigate and respond promptly with full close out to RFIs from site team and subcontractors

Review and advise on corrective measures for identified design issues

Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for completion and handovers

Oversee and participate in the collation of handover information, golden thread, H&S files, O&M manuals and resident packs

At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions

Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the group’s health, safety and environmental policy.

Ensure that United Living’s drive for world class Health and Safety is delivered in all aspects of your work

What we need from the Senior Design Manager 

Thrive within United Living’s values and culture of relentlessly striving to excellence through;

· Doing the right thing

· Raising the bar

· Positive attitude and energetic pace

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Integrity

· Ability to make things happen – starter/finisher

· Tact and the ability to deal with difficult situations

· Proactive

· Ability to challenge the norm and look for alternative solutions (positive deviance)

· Ability to work under pressure and multi task

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Passionate to achieve exceptional standards for business and personal gain


Qualifications

Essential

· Thorough with a pro-active management style

· Capability to lead and coordinate with managers across a wider team

· Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate, effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met

· An analytical approach to work with an eye for detail.

· Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines.

· Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues

· Effective people management of direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, giving feedback, direction, support and coaching.

· Project and process management

· Problem solving and decision making

· Design delivery and assessing risks

· Effective communication with all levels of management and project teams, both internal and external to the Company

· Proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of the design and technical process in relation to residential buildings

· Minimum Level 4 (HNC/NVQ4 etc.) Architectural qualification (or equivalent design, technical and/or construction based qualification) and/or · Minimum 5 years’ Experience in the design and detailing of mixed use residential led schemes

· Up to date relevant construction industry knowledge including legislation and procedures. · Valid driving licence

· Knowledge of methodology and sequencing process in delivering a construction project including design and pre-construction activities

· Relevant Design and Build experience. Strong written and verbal communication skills

Desirable

· Passionate about construction and customer satisfaction, with a focus on high standards and excellence.

· Proven track record of design requirements for procurement and construction purposes. · In depth knowledge of contractual requirements, section agreements and utility application process.

· Tenacious and driven

· Strong practical knowledge of construction work types, methods and design solutions.

· Experience with CAD (AutoCAD or Revit)

· Knowledge & understanding of BIM

· Member of relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, CIAT, or RICS)

· Experience of Building Safety Act relevant works Experience of retrofit works



Additional Information

If you are a Senior Design Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we're offering:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth
  • Immediate interview for qualified candidates

If you are ready to be part of our expanding team and contribute to our success, apply today for immediate consideration. Join us on this exciting journey of growth and innovation

 

As a business United Living prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if we require support. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.