Fawkes & Reece are delighted to be partnering with a leading Tier 1 contractor in the search for a
Design Manager to join their growing team based in Croydon.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager with a strong structural engineering background. You'll join a business renowned for delivering complex refurbishment, Cat A & Cat B fit-out, and cut & carve projects across London.
Working within the Design team, you'll take ownership of the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, coordinating consultants and subcontractors to ensure designs are technically robust, buildable and delivered in line with programme requirements.
Projects are predominantly
commercial developments , with individual project values typically around
£60 million . You'll oversee multiple live projects simultaneously, working closely with project delivery teams, clients and external consultants.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple refurbishment, Cat A/B and cut & carve projects.
- Lead and manage external design consultants, with particular focus on structural engineering packages.
- Review structural designs, drawings and calculations to ensure compliance, buildability and commercial viability.
- Work closely with Project Managers, site teams and commercial teams to resolve technical challenges throughout the construction process.
- Chair and attend design team meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design information to ensure timely delivery in line with project programmes.
- Identify and manage design risks while driving value engineering opportunities.
- Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, British Standards and project specifications.
- Support the pre-construction team with technical input during tenders and bid submissions.
- Monitor consultant performance, design deliverables and key project milestones.
Requirements
- Degree qualified in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience as a Structural Engineer within a consultancy or contractor environment.
- Experience working on commercial refurbishment, structural alterations or cut & carve projects.
- Existing Design Management experience is desirable but not essential for candidates looking to make the transition.
- Strong understanding of the design coordination process and multidisciplinary project delivery.
- Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
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Design Manager in Croydon employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
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