At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design teams and manage the full design process for major construction projects.
- Company: Join one of the UK's top building contractors in a dynamic environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, and generous pension contributions.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and innovative team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on high-value projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Design Manager with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Design Manager on behalf of one of the UK's leading building contractors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager in Greater London to take on a critical role within a high-performing team delivering complex, high-value construction projects.
About the Role
As Design Manager, you will play a key part in the overall success of major construction projects across Greater London, managing both internal and external design consultant teams and overseeing all aspects of the design process from concept through to construction issue. This is a challenging and highly rewarding role for an experienced design professional with strong commercial, contractual and technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the full design process using commercial, contractual, programme and technical expertise
- Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix
- Engage with and manage external consultant and sub-contractor design teams
- Lead and chair project design team meetings and design coordination workshops
- Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering exercises
- Develop and implement drawing and document control systems and protocols
- Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with Employer's Requirements
- Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of variation and change control requests
- Implement and manage the site RFI process and register
- Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders to build key project relationships
- Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales
- Strive to eliminate health & safety risks in design and financial risks during construction
- Assist in on-site SHEQ, site health & safety plans, traffic management plans and fire plans
- Support BIM standards development and implementation on projects where required
- Undertake quality inspections and report on site quality issues
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Relevant design or construction-related qualification
- Proven construction industry experience in a Design Manager role
- Strong leadership skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills
- Good understanding of construction processes and buildability
Desirable
- Experience with the full MS Office suite
- Document control experience
- Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent platform
- Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software
Benefits
This role comes with a strong benefits package including a competitive salary, 33 days annual leave, generous pension contributions and life assurance.
Design Manager employer: Pinnacle Recruitment
Pinnacle Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Greater London where creativity and innovation thrive. As a Design Manager, you will benefit from a strong support system, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 33 days of annual leave and generous pension contributions, all while working on high-value construction projects that make a real impact. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and professional growth, ensuring that employees have the opportunity to develop their skills and advance their careers in a thriving industry.
