At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage design processes and ensure compliance with legislation for projects valued £50m-£100m.
- Company: Join a National Top Tier Contractor expanding their London operations in commercial and healthcare sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £75,000 plus a comprehensive package.
- Other info: Role involves collaboration with Project Managers and external consultants.
- Why this job: Be pivotal in delivering technically challenging projects across London.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification in construction or architecture and experience with projects over £50m.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are working with a National Top Tier Contractor who are adding to their growing London business and have an opportunity for a Design Manager to join them. They have a strong and secure pipeline of work across London including Commercial/Mixed Use refurbishment, Cut & Carve and Healthcare / Hospital schemes; £50m-£100m, offering exposure to technically challenging projects. This is a key role within the project team, where you will play a pivotal part in ensuring design excellence, programme certainty, and successful project delivery.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design process with full awareness of commercial, contractual and programme constraints
- Support tenders/bids, including input into value engineering exercises
- Lead and coordinate external consultants and subcontractor design teams
- Prepare and manage:
- Design Information Release Schedules
- Design Programmes
- Design Responsibility Matrices
- Ensure all designs comply with current legislation, standards, codes of practice and Employer's Requirements
- Develop and manage drawing/document control systems and protocols
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and Planner to align design and construction programmes
- Support the Commercial Team in procurement planning and scheduling
- Chair design team meetings and coordination workshops
- Review design outputs for:
- Quality and completeness
- Health & Safety / CDM compliance
- Buildability and technical accuracy
- Manage the RFI process and maintain registers
- Support change control, including assessment of variations
- Liaise with clients, stakeholders, statutory authorities and delivery teams
- Manage client expectations and maintain strong working relationships
- Ensure design information is delivered on time and to the required quality
- Identify and reduce design and construction risks (technical, H&S and financial)
- Support SHEQ plans, QA processes, and preparation of ITPs and quality documentation
- Contribute to BIM implementation and company standards where required
- Undertake quality inspections and report on site issues
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in construction, architecture or design management with a main contractor
- Experience delivering new build and refurb projects circa £50m+
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders and drive design programmes
- IT literate (MS Office essential)
- Knowledge of BIM processes, tools and implementation (desirable)
Design Manager (Construction New Build & Refurb) employer: Job Search Place Limited
This National Top Tier Contractor is based in London and focuses on high-value commercial and healthcare projects. They offer a competitive salary and a strong pipeline of work, ensuring job security and growth opportunities within the team.
