Design Manager BLUD79794
- Recruiter
- Watkin Jones
- Location
- Preston Brook, Runcorn
- Salary
- Excellent Salary + Car / Car Allowance
- Posted
- 26 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 23 Apr 2019
- Sectors
- Construction & Skilled Trades, CAD
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Design Manager BLUD79794
Preston Brook / St Asaph
Excellent Salary + Car / Car Allowance
Our Design Manager will manage the design process for student accommodation; reviewing design proposals from internal and external consultants, ensuring the most competitive and effective solution. Mentoring the Assistant Design Manager, you will attend internal and external meetings and support the Procurement department in the evaluation of alternative design solutions offered by sub-contractors. Reviewing design drawings in accordance with Building Regulations, you will also research and develop new products for alternative forms of construction and occasionally advise on estimating schemes.
About You
This role demands an individual who has a college Diploma or university Degree in a relevant subject or who has significant experience in architectural / construction design. With good working knowledge of Building Regulations, you will have strong time management and communication skills, good working knowledge of Word and Excel along with basic knowledge of AutoCAD design software and Adobe Acrobat.
About Us
Watkin Jones Group plc is one of the UK’s leading construction and development companies with nationwide developments. Established in 1791, we have grown steadily over two centuries to become one of the most successful and respected names in the property development and construction industry. We are highly experienced in delivering new developments, ranging from purpose built residential in the form of student accommodation and build to rent, commercial and retail units, and housing developments. We have successfully delivered more than 34,500 student units throughout the UK since 1999.
Why Join Us?
In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you some extensive benefits which include; 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing after 2 years’ service by 1 day up to a max of 29 days per annum), discretionary annual bonus, lodge allowance, discounted gym memberships, corporate summer party, medicash and a 5% company matched contributory pension.
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