Senior Design Manager

Description

Building Relationships

• Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
• Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers
• Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA)
• Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections
• Represent the business at a senior level with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Deliver Design Management on projects with a high degree of independence using experience and judgement
• Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews
• Manage design through internal project governance e.g.:
• Delivering sustainable outcomes including accreditations
• Report to the Head of Design Management at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
• Reviewing and Administering Consultant Appointments
• Manage high value complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts
• Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details
• Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of BR Principal Designer and BR Principal Contractor
• Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting and NEC
• Previous experience of leading a design team
• Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners
• Working knowledge of BIM / CAD programmes
• The ability to think through design challenges as a designer in order manage outcomes with the design team and specialist designers.
• Extensive experience in managing consultants and design teams
• Experience of negotiating Novated Appointments with Deeds of Variation
• Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences
• Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes; Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Thorough knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations
• Thorough knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.
• Experience in being a key client interface
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor
• Thorough understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.
• Experience in leading and championing safety initiatives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
• Robust commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility
• Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Safety Act Principal Designer
• Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process
• Appropriate CSCS card for the role
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (Batchelors Degree in suitable subject e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management etc.).
• Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction
• Registration with construction industry professional body e.g. Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer.
• Extensive experience in working through the RIBA Work Stages
• Experience in the creation and use of project control mechanisms.
• Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables

Benefits

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
• Life assurance
• 3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
• Industry leading parental leave
• Private medical health benefit (Family cover available)
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
• Car allowance
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Training + Development

Interview process

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