At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design for high-rise social housing refurbishment projects from pre-construction to completion.
- Company: Leading construction contractor with a focus on social housing and community impact.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75K, flexible working options, and opportunities for personal development.
- Other info: Dynamic role with potential for career growth and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in communities while managing exciting and complex design projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in social housing refurbishment and strong leadership skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Hatfield-based with travel to site and WFH. Permanent position - up to £75K plus package.
We are working with a leading construction contractor to recruit a Design Manager to join their team in London, working on social housing refurbishment projects including high-rise and high-risk housing refurbishment projects. We are looking for somebody who has experience within social housing planned works, regeneration, and complex refurbishment schemes involving fire safety, structural remediation, and building compliance works.
The main purpose of this role is to lead design from pre-construction through to construction, taking full technical responsibility for allocated projects. The Design Manager will also provide full design and technical support during the tendering process. Experience in leading the design of major refurbishment, fire remediation, and re-cladding of Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) is advantageous but not essential.
This role may include line management of an Assistant Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, or Senior Design Coordinator.
- Working knowledge of JCT, PPC and NEC suite of contracts.
- Experience in programming design works using Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
- Ability to drive issues to completion with project team satisfaction.
- Knowledge of design requirements for procurement and construction.
- Understanding of construction project sequencing, including design and pre-construction activities.
- Awareness of building legislation and industry standards.
- Commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- Experience using Common Data Environments (e.g., Viewpoint for Projects, Fieldview).
- Familiarity with digital design tools and BIM processes.
We are looking for you to manage and drive the end-to-end design process on large scale social housing projects including high-rise and high-risk refurbishment projects.
To be successful in the role you will have the ability to lead and influence at all levels to deliver outstanding results, successfully develop relationships to create future opportunities, and have a proactive approach to risk management, building safety, and value add.
Please apply online now or call Dave on 07375 046586 for more info!
Design & Projects Manager in Hatfield employer: Howells Solutions Limited
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