Design Manager

Design Coordinator/Manager – Up to £70K (DOE) – Milton Keynes Client * Our client is a Regional Contractor seeking a Design Coordinator/Manager to join their design team overseeing non-Residential projects. Job purpose and scope: * Reporting to the Director of Design, you will contribute to the projects` daily Design Management. * When required, you will liaise with the Site Manager / Pre-construction team for the development of design packages and procurement strategies. Accountabilities and key tasks: * Understand client requirements/output specs * Assist in the review of and if required, undertake a review of the Design, procurement and construction information to ensure it complies with Project documentation * Assist in the review of and if required undertake a review of design output and verifies its compliance with Client`s output specifications. * Prepare monthly report on Activity to DM * Contribute to the Design Management Plan (DMP) * Contribute to and if required prepare the Project`s Document Essential criteria: * Architectural or Design qualifications * Experience in construction project design via Architecture route or Main Contractor route. * Knowledge of the regulatory environment * Good understanding of the Design & Build process * Experience in having an active involvement in the meeting process (organising, preparing, chairing, drafting minutes) * Ability to draft correspondence * Negotiation skills