Design Manager in Borehamwood

Location: Borehamwood

Spearheading the JRL Group from the outset, J Reddington Ltd have been an industry leading groundwork and concrete (RC) frame specialist for over two decades. Building on a proven track record to date, the company is now increasingly being called upon to deliver solutions on larger projects in London and the South East providing the core to the business.

J Reddington is the Civil and Structural direct delivery construction arm of the JRL group. We have an in-house team, capable of the design and build of: piling, deep basements, drainage, civils and structural RC frames. We work both in the external market for key clients and for Midgard on internal self-delivered projects.

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting a Design Manager.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the Design Team (both internal and external), the design development and design review process – to enable the delivery of the civils and structural works, in accordance with the agreed DRM and IRS.
• Work closely with the site delivery team to ensure the information provided is fit for purpose and suits our proposed construction methods.
• Review the design information as it is developed, highlighting design issues and rectifying these with the design team, ahead of construction. This will require a good base knowledge of: Reinforced concrete design, steel to concrete connections, reinforcement detailing, façade interfaces, temporary works, piling and civils works and drainage. PT and Slipform knowledge preferable.
• Manage and monitor design delivery against agreed deliverable dates, and report to SDM on performance issues.
• Be responsible for developing the design programme with consultants and planner for bids or projects.
• Produce, agree and manage, with all relevant parties, a realistic design programme and information required schedule to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements.
• Manage the design on site with where appropriate the assistance of other site-based resources implementing the design management procedures to ensure the timely production of information.
• Ensure that all design deliverables are reviewed to establish they are within budget, are fully coordinated and are buildable.
• Where nominated, control design change process management.
• Provide guidance to the project team on design related issues.
• Identify design requirements for the bid from the clients brief.
• Develop and compile the design proposals for inclusion within the contractors documentation.
• Appoint the design team, agree schedules of responsibilities and fee agreements for services/design deliverables and resourcing requirements.
• Be based in Borehamwood, but able to visit projects on an ad hoc basis.

Requirements:

• Must have RC Framework & Groundworks experience within the residential & commercial sectors.
• Construction Degree Qualified.
• UK Experience.
• SMSTS, 1st Aid & valid CSCS card.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, with confidence of working for an established and growing company.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Opportunity for progression within the business.
• An opportunity to work on some of the nation’s most exciting Construction projects.
• Dedicated Training & Development Department.
• A stimulating & dynamic environment.
• Newly refurbished Gym & Multi-purpose Studios in Head Office.
• In-house barista.
• Subsidised Cafeteria.
• Team bonding events.
• Sporting Events – perfect for the keen cyclist/runner.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, the JRL Group is the right place for you.