Design Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Ipswich
Salary
Competitive
Posted
28 Jun 2022
Closes
26 Jul 2022
Sectors
Engineering, Design
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
My client in Ipswich is currently in need of a Design Manager

Primary Responsibilities: (NOT LIMITED TO)

* Attend / Lead Design Team meetings & Client Engagement meetings

* Oversee schemes delivered to time, cost and quality measures.

* Review outputs from multidisciplinary teams, identify and resolve issues

* Provide input into buildability, innovation and best value

* Reviewing design information for contractors, commenting on, and overcoming issues

* Identify blockages and put in place strategies to

* Resolve said issues through collaboration and coordination

* Work with lead Designers to scope third party services

* Design programming skills, being able to monitor outputs and initiate corrective action.

* Audit design information at key stages to ensure exceptional service' to our clients.

* Work with contractors during the 2nd stage pre- construction period.

* Sound knowledge of the design process

* Working knowledge of statutory and regulatory controls

* Commercial awareness and reporting of scheme performance

* Supporting procurement during the 2nd stage including information flows.

* Become an advocate for best practice across the multidisciplinary teams.

* Applications of lessons learnt and best practice to continually improve outcomes

* Creation of Design Management procedures and gateway control

* Take the lead in developing standard solutions with our clients for example Primary Schools and Care homes, aligning our solutions to industry development i.e. Passivhaus

Requirements:

* HND / Degree in Construction or Design related subject

* 5 + Years experience of numerous sectors within the construction industry

* Knowledge of Consultant team management

* Good programming skills using proprietary software

* Working knowledge of BIM L2 functional requirements

* Experience of D&B and Traditional Contracts

* Commercial awareness at all stages of project lifecycle

The Salary for the position is GBP60,000 depending on experience.

If you would like to be considered for the role, please respond with an up to date CV