Design Manager - DfE Framework Projects - Essex/Ipswich
Fawkes & Reece are proud to be working exclusively with a
long-established regional main contractor with over 100 years of experience delivering high-quality construction projects across the East of England.
The business has a particularly strong track record within the
education sector , delivering new-build schools, extensions, refurbishments, SEND facilities and further education projects across the region.
Following continued growth within their education division and a strong pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced
Design Manager to join their team, working across
DfE-funded education projects in Essex and the wider Ipswich/Suffolk area .
The contractor has recently secured a place on the
Department for Education's £15.4bn Construction Framework 2025 , including the East of England lot, providing a strong pipeline of future education projects.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, working closely with the project team, consultants, subcontractors and client.
Typical responsibilities will include:
- Managing the design process across DfE education projects
- Coordinating consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors
- Reviewing and managing design information and technical submissions
- Managing design programmes and ensuring key deliverables are achieved
- Supporting value engineering and buildability reviews
- Identifying and resolving design issues throughout the project lifecycle
- Working closely with the commercial and construction teams
- Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with the required quality, programme and technical standards
The Projects
The role will focus predominantly on
education projects , including new-build schools, extensions and refurbishment works.
The contractor has an established track record delivering projects within live educational environments, including primary and secondary schools, specialist SEND facilities and further education buildings.
About You
The ideal candidate will be an experienced
Architect with a background working for a main contractor and a strong understanding of the design and technical delivery process.
Experience across the
education sector is highly desirable , particularly candidates who have worked on:
- DfE / Department for Education projects
- Schools and academies
- SEND / SEN facilities
- Education frameworks
- Public-sector projects
Candidates with strong main contracting experience in other sectors may also be considered where they can demonstrate strong technical and design management capability.
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