Design Manager - Fit-Out

Salter Grange is in search of a proactive Design Manager to join one of the UK\’s largest privately-owned construction, development, and property services companies. With an impressive annual turnover of £2 billion and a busy schedule of projects, the company is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join them on nationwide government frameworks projects with values of £5m – £20m. The successful Design Manager will be involved in the full project life cycle and be involved in an exciting £50m Commercial Fit-Out/Refurbishment scheme in the UK to support the development and management of the design function within the businesses. Design Manager Responsibilities: * Coordinate project team comments, and resolve any design-related construction queries with the design team * A desire to constantly learn, improve and share knowledge and experience * Demonstrating management qualities to encourage effective design team and construction team co-ordination and collaborative working to meet the Project goals * Understanding the project requirements including Client brief & business processes, and Employer Requirements * Assisting in the mitigation of design risks as part of the team * Take part in design co-ordination and design progress meetings with the design team and sub-contractors and ensuring that design risk assessments are produced. * Support in the production of the Contractors Proposals. * Collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders to formulate and oversee a pragmatic design timeline and information schedule. * Championing the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and innovation. * Verifying that designs undergo thorough review and validation to achieve compliance * Mitigate health and safety concerns and address design intricacies Design Manager Requirements: * HNC in Building Studies, Degree in Design Management or Architecture. * Previous experience in the commercial fit-out sector with an architectural practice or main contractor. * A positive ‘can do’ attitude, sense of responsibility and passion for collaborative working. * Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. If you are a motivated Design Manager and desire to accelerate your career by joining a highly respected Main Contractor in the UK, please apply with your CV using the provided link