Design Manager

Description

• Work with the discipline leads to establish an agreed scope of services for all Design disciplines and/or Design Sub-contractors/Suppliers.
• Provide interface with client, as appropriate where defined in the project structure.
• To complete and publish a Design Management Plan (part of the Project Execution Plan) and establish project specific procedures and implement them, in accordance with PM Group established procedural protocols.
• Ensure that fully coordinated design is produced that integrates with the agreed Project Execution Plan and that the design is regularly monitored for progress and updated as required.
• Ensure that design is developed in line with procurement and construction requirements and the cost plan budget allowances.
• Utilise appropriate systems and provide leadership to the Design and Document Management functions on the project, in accordance with established PM Group procedures and protocols.
• Manage all design reviews and co-ordination meetings; ensuring a fully coordinated Design strategy is in place and work closely with discipline lead designers to deliver.
• Deliver to cost in terms of design fee and project prime cost.
• Manage change control (in conjunction with internal team)
• To ensure that the Design fully accords with the defined specifications as detailed within the work package control document or Sub-contract documents as appropriate.
• In conjunction with Senior Management and discipline heads, ensure that resource management is effectively and efficiently applied to the project.
• Lead the Design team to insure that the overall project requirements are satisfied.
• Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of service and develop (as required) a comprehensive scope of service for the next stage of project.
• Liaise with senior management to establish and confirm fee targets, and ensure the design team is aware of and monitor progress against the target fees.
• Act as a Project Sponsor when required.

Requirements

• A forward planner, who identifies and resolves project challenges effectively.
• Possess exceptional technical and construction detailing ability. A working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial, but is not essential.
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills. Have thorough knowledge of EU building regulations and construction technology.
• A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in related subject (e.g. Engineering, Construction or Science)
• Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines within budget.
• Ability to lead, coordinate and supervise both internal and external teams.
• You must have a proven level of experience in delivering complex and multi-disciplined EPCM projects in the Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical sector.
• A professional qualification in recognized Project Management professional body (e.g. APM or PMI) is highly desirable.
• You must be able to critically assesses own performance and performance of others.
• You must be self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business services.
• Have an in-depth knowledge base and experience across all RIBA work stages.
• You must have excellent commercial awareness and business acumen with the ability to manage projects to budget including man- hours and commercial targets.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance