Design Manager / Architect
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager / Architect to join a well-established contractor, supporting the successful delivery of Design & Build (D&B) projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
- Coordinate architects, consultants, engineers, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
- Manage design programmes, design responsibility matrices, information release schedules, and technical deliverables.
- Ensure designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable, and delivered in line with programme and project requirements.
- Work closely with the Senior Project Manager and Project Director.
- Lead design meetings, reviews, workshops, and coordination activities.
- Manage design changes, RFIs, variations, risks, and technical issues.
- Support tendering, value engineering, procurement, and commercial activities.
- Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Ensure design and construction quality, health & safety, and regulatory requirements are met.
Experience & Skills
- Relevant qualification in Architecture, Design, Construction, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in a Design Manager / Architect / Lead Designer / Lead Consultant role.
- Strong Design & Build project experience.
- Comprehensive understanding of project management, programme, procurement, commercial, risk, and construction delivery.
- Strong leadership, coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Good understanding of buildability, construction processes, and technical design.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable
- Main contractor / D&B contractor experience.
- Experience with BIM, Revit, Navisworks, Viewpoint, or similar CDE platforms.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and specialist subcontractor design
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