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SalaryWe are currently working with a Worldwide construction company with offices in London, Asia, USA and more.
A leading global workplace design and delivery organisation, using their expertise in workplace strategy, design, and delivery to transform the way people work.
A global team of workplace strategists, interior designers, sustainability experts, fit out and refurbishment specialists. Delivering future-proof work environments that enhance the success of individuals and business objectives.
Assistant Design Manager (Commercial Office Projects)
We are currently looking for an Assistant Design Manager to work on projects typically priced between £150k – £10 million located in London Zone 1 and 2.
The role will require the individual to take a degree of ownership for individual projects and attend site meetings to co‐ordinate and resolve any technical issues at various stages of the implementation process.
The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to the continual improvements being made within the team and in particular ways in which our information is produced.
Duties / Responsibilities include but aren’t limited to:
- Appointing external consultants.
- Resolving technical issues arising from sites.
- Managing the consultants’ appointment process & paperwork including: PI insurance, Collateral Warranties.
- Checking working drawing packages produced by External Consultants.
- Suggesting alternative construction methods, details, and materials to increase margin, improve quality and reduce lifetime costs.
- Obtaining design drawings from suppliers and obtaining consultant approval.
- Appointing / checking Architects details.
- Checking Structural Engineers drawings in relation to the Architects drawings.
- Attending site meetings and reporting to the line manager regarding updates and progress.
- Obtaining ground investigation/remediation reports.
- Obtaining Robust Detail certification or arranging sound testing for Building Regulations / CSH compliance.
- Attending departmental development review meetings.
- Issuing drawings to other departments and site.
- Dealing with the Party Wall surveyors to obtain relevant approvals.
- Discharging and liaising with Planning Authorities in relation to planning conditions.
- Discharging and liaising with Building Control body in relation to building regulation discharges.
