At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design projects from tender to construction, ensuring smooth communication and implementation.
- Company: Join a top-tier contractor with a stellar reputation and a focus on career growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, full training, and endless advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Diverse workplace that values equality and supports all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in exciting projects across education, public sector, and commercial sectors.
- Qualifications: Experience with Tier 1 contractors and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a Design Manager to join the team. The company is a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and has excellent long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain. They have a forward-thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.
The regional office is based near Reading but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor Reading and Oxford. The firm targets work in the education, public sector, leisure and commercial marketplaces with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities. Current live projects include new build NHS and student schemes in Oxford, SEN schools, Life Sciences schemes, Office and local authority developments ranging from £25 to £90 million on JCT and NEC forms of contract.
Responsibilities
- The Design Manager is involved early in the tender and bid stage, working with the estimating and commercial teams to conduct a detailed forensic investigation into the scheme and its key packages.
- The role explores opportunities and potential issues with critical pathways, carries out VEA exercises where needed, and creates detailed input for the tender and bid packages.
- You will manage the information flow between client, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams, and take the lead on framework schemes.
- You will take the scheme from tender, bid (including full detailed 2nd stage works), contract award and onto the construction phase.
- You will manage and implement the design on site alongside the project manager and site delivery teams and subcontractors, and take responsibility for managing RFIs, change processes, CDM regulations and all activities through to handover and commissioning.
Ideally you have worked for a Tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations. You should demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.
Skills
- Upload & download drawings onto the DC system.
Qualifications and Education
- HNC in Quantity Surveying
- BSc in Building Surveying
Benefits
- Competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages, and unlimited opportunities for advancement.
- The company regularly recognises, rewards and promotes the best internal talent.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
Design Manager employer: Randstad Staffing
Join a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor based near Reading, renowned for its excellent reputation and long-term client relationships. With a strong focus on employee engagement, the company offers competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and unlimited opportunities for career advancement, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to grow in the education, public sector, and commercial marketplaces.
