Design Manager

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Ipswich
Salary
Competitive
Posted
30 Jul 2022
Closes
27 Aug 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