Design Manager - Construction - Northwest
We are working with a Main contractor who are looking for a Design Manager to work on Health/Education/Leisure/industrial new build projects across Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The company are expanding their Northwest team and are looking for someone with experience in construction design practices and procedures.
- Take full responsibility for the design coordination of large projects.
- Audit the design and identify inconsistencies, discrepancies and missing information and record, report and track the close out of these items in an Information Required Schedule format.
- Review design development regularly with the Financial Manager to ensure design and commercial aspects are aligned.
- Manage the production and approval of samples, mock ups and quality benchmarks.
- Produce and manage Open Items Schedules for each trade contractor package.
- Chair Design Team Meetings with the consultant designers and record and track information from DTMs.
- Coordinate the integration of the building services with the architectural and structural elements of the project.
- Identify potential quality issues and latent defects and to manage the design development of these with the design team to provide a suitable resolution.
- Be a point of contact between the design team and the trade contractors.
- Identify problems and offer solutions.
- Provide input into Contractors Proposals document for D&B projects.
- Background in Architectural design or Construction management
- Industry experience. Track record of successful projects either internally or externally
- In-depth knowledge of the design and construction process
- Understands the pre-construction process. Can organise and manage the design phase of a project
- Has been involved in at least one large ( 10m+) project
- CAD
- Bid Management
- Working on multiple projects
- Architectural/ Structural / Project Management
- the ability to work autonomously and assist Project/Estimating/commercial departments
- Good Presentation skills
- Good communicator
- Good salary and bemefits package
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Design Manager - Construction employer: RG Setsquare
RG Setsquare is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where experienced professionals can thrive in the electricity infrastructure sector. With a focus on safety and compliance, employees benefit from competitive remuneration, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects across the UK. The company's commitment to fostering a collaborative culture ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the success of the organisation.
