At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage design processes for major public sector projects.
- Company: Join a top-tier construction contractor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Long-term project pipeline and opportunity for remote work.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on significant projects in the justice sector.
- Qualifications: Proven experience as a Design Manager in a contracting environment.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor delivering major public sector projects within the Southern Home Counties region.
As this role supports Ministry of Justice projects, applicants must be willing and eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
Responsibilities include:
- Establishing, maintaining and managing effective design resources and team structures throughout both bid and delivery stages.
- Leading and delivering a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design management service for clients, consultants and key supply chain partners.
- Managing and coordinating the design process through all RIBA design stages, challenging briefs where appropriate and introducing innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with all design management procedures throughout project lifecycle stages.
- Contributing to the development and implementation of project design strategies.
- Reviewing and managing adherence to design briefs and scopes of service, ensuring clear deliverables at each project stage.
- Coordinating design team activities, specialist contractors and statutory authorities to achieve programme milestones.
- Maintaining alignment between design development, client requirements and project budgets.
- Managing change control processes, ensuring design changes are properly reviewed, authorised and implemented in collaboration with project teams and clients.
- Supporting effective communication and coordination between all project stakeholders throughout the design process.
Requirements:
- Proven experience working as a Design Manager within a main contracting environment.
- Previous experience delivering Ministry of Justice, custodial or secure environment projects is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of modern construction techniques and design management processes.
- Experience working with 3D modelling platforms and COBie data.
- Excellent leadership, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple design disciplines and deliver projects within programme and budget constraints.
- Strong knowledge of current building regulations, compliance requirements and construction legislation.
Opportunity to work on significant public sector projects within the justice sector. Long-term project pipeline within the Southern Home Counties region. Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working arrangements with occasional remote working. Career development opportunities within a leading construction environment.
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Join a leading Tier 1 construction contractor that prioritises innovation and sustainability in delivering major public sector projects across the Southern Home Counties. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a long-term project pipeline, making it an excellent environment for Design Managers looking to make a meaningful impact in the justice sector.
