Design Manager

Description

Reporting to a Senior Project Manager, the Design Manager will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating designs for our various sized commercial and retail projects of a construction and refurbishment nature for values between £10,000 and £1.5m.

The primary role of the Design Manager will be to work closely with the Project Managers, discuss the designs with Architects, Structural, Civil & Services Engineers and Principle Designers managing the design programme, information release schedules and technical submissions. Working collaboratively with our teams to ensure the design develops in accordance with the brief and with a direct focus on the projects running efficiently, profitably and ensuring full compliance to Health & Safety legislation and contract conditions.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Managing the design processes involved in a construction project

To be competent in the understanding of the contract design and construction drawings

Ensuring that drawings completed and reviewed in a timely manner

Liaising with clients on design-related matters, chairing design meetings, writing reports and giving presentations

Establishing and maintaining effective methods of communication between the teams involved in design work throughout the project

Preparing and maintaining records and documents throughout the project

Assessing, mitigating and managing risks connected with design with the ability to identify and resolve design clashes

Ensuring designs and design work meets health and safety legislation, sustainable building standards (such as BREEAM – the Building Research Establishment’s Environmental Assessment Method) and industry codes of practice

Understanding RIBA stages of work

Adept at using contemporary design software and regular use of our bespoke computer system and other software packages

Managing specialist domestic and nominated sub-contractors in respect to design

Produce and manage technical submissions.

Enforcing and monitoring Health & Safety practices and CDM Regulations on site.

Attendance of regular site meetings with client, Architect, Quantity Surveyor, Planning Supervisor etc.

Attendance of regular report and update meetings with Senior Management.

Overseeing, managing and the development of relevant trainee’s or assistant’s within your department

To identify and implement improvements to any aspect of the service that we provide

Ensuring that exceptional levels of client satisfaction is provided at all times

We undertake contracts and projects for varied companies that require our employees to undertake clearances along with an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service clearance

This is a full time position and hours of work will be 42 hours per week. 07:45hrs to 17:15hrs Monday – Thursday

07:45hrs to 16:45hrs Friday

The Design Manager would generally divide their time between their office and construction sites therefore, working hours may vary. This will also involve daily travel and possible working away from time to time as deemed necessary for the needs of the business.

Person Specification Essential Requirements

• Degree (or higher) in a relevant subject such as Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management, Design Management
• Experience of working within a similar environment including commercial awareness
• Excellent design and technical skills
• Competent at using contemporary design software and other software packages
• Exceptional attention to detail, organisational and time management skills
• Proficient in Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• High quality problem solving, negotiating and creative thinking skills
• Enthusiasm to continue to learn throughout your career, including topics such as legislation and sustainability guidelines
• Skilled in leadership and relationship-building with both internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team
• You must hold a full current UK driving licence and have had 6 months driving experience since passing your test

Desirable Requirements

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Personal Competencies

• Able to adapt communication skills to maintain and manage a variety of situations.
• Present a profession image and promote the Princebuild brand.
• Plan and prioritise personal objectives along with the Company’s priorities.
• Understand the needs of the Company, client and colleagues and responds appropriately to required needs.
• Make well informed, effective and timely decisions even when faced with unpleasant consequences and perceived the impact these decisions has on others.
• Encourage others to develop themselves and act as a role model.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Positive attitude and the ability to integrate and be an active part in the team.
• Encourages and develops ideas and innovations for current or new situations.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the Construction process.
• Remains resilient when under pressure and encourages optimism.
• Aware of own impact on others and takes peoples’ feelings and needs into consideration.

Benefits

Company vehicle and fuel card or Grey Fleet allowance

IT Package including laptop and mobile phone

21 days paid holiday plus all bank holidays

Additional day of holiday awarded for every two years of continuous service (max 5)

Employee profit share scheme

Periodic non-contractual bonuses awarded

Continuous training and development available

Great variety of social events and charity work organised by the Company throughout the year

Flexible and Hybrid working available for this position

Generous sick pay scheme

Corporate clothing

We are an Equal Opportunities and Investors in People Accredited Company

Health and wellbeing support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Finish early Fridays!