Design Manager in Sunderland

Overview

Some see chaos. We see the start of something big.

Location: Gateshead

Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services business. And as Design Manager, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future.

Your new role

To manage the pre-construction, design process through the co-ordination of Robertson staff and resources, external consultants and supply chain members. Ensure implemented designs add value, while reducing costs to maximise the Company’s overall profitability. Ensure all statutory requirements are met and that designs are compliant with the Contract Requirements.

DUTIES:

• Utilise the various company procedural systems in the manner defined and ensure communication protocols are followed.
• Help create and promote an environment of professionalism in relation to construction works.
• Employ previous sector experience to the benefit of the business.
• Maintain a strong customer focus.
• Support the business to secure new work.
• Adapt effectively to varying environments, responsibilities, people and culture.
• Work with a team and work on more than one project or tender at a time.
• Maintain a business perspective that is reflected in all decisions and actions.
• Demonstrate a strong commercial awareness identifying opportunities and risks.
• Take a strategic view of issues alongside immediate operational requirements.
• Analyse relevant information and identify innovative and effective solutions to issues.
• Anticipate problems and modify plans accordingly.

What's in it for me

Our Principles - The Robertson Way

Our principles are our roadmap to achieving positive outcomes and delivering on our purpose. They influence daily decisions around what we do and how we do things, creating an environment of growth, innovation and high performance.

• We listen: Listening enables us to work positively and collaboratively, and gives customers, partners and colleagues the assurance that their voices are always heard.
• We are professional: Our mix of prudence and diligence, care and attention to detail means that our customers have certainty and assurance in everything we do and trust us to deliver.
• We take responsibility: Each of us is accountable for what we do. From the smallest detail to team safety and caring for our communities and the environment, we know that everything matters.
• We are determined to succeed: Every challenge is an opportunity. We work collaboratively and focus on safety, productivity and quality to find solutions we can be proud of and that provide a positive, lasting benefit.
• We are one team: We work as one - in our teams and partnerships, and with our customers. We respect each contribution, and everyone stands up to be counted. We are Team Robertson.

For more information on our principles and culture, please visit: Robertson Culture

Benefits of working with Robertson:

• 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service).
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App.
• Annual Flu Vaccine.
• Access to E-Learning.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.
• Life Management & Financial Support.

Diversity & Inclusion: When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too.

This role will be subject to pre-employment screening, including references. The level of screening may vary depending on role responsibilities and will be discussed at interview.