Design Manager

Description

• Control purchasing of specialist items, manage costs, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with delivery schedules and purchasing queries.
• Support the estimating team with tender design queries and proposal documentation.
• Manage release of information from suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Review subcontractor/supplier works prior to delivery to ensure quality standards.
• Manage workflow of design team in coordination with Project Managers.
• Work with Logistics team to coordinate deliveries of specialist items.
• Review, modify, and produce drawings using AutoCAD (GA drawings, layouts, details, joinery, etc.).
• Conduct staff appraisals and identify resourcing needs.
• Manage client aspirations, offering alternative products and design solutions where required.
• Ensure thorough version control and accurate distribution of design information.
• Respond to design queries from site teams.
• Ensure all design proposals remain within budget plans.
• Lead design meetings with clients, Architects, and Consultants.
• Liaise with site teams to organise site surveys and setting out.
• Source and select materials for client/Architect review.
• Support estimating with tender submissions and design proposals.
• Promote continued development of design staff and internal systems.
• Review initial design details and provide improvement input.
• Manage all design workflows and documentation in Procore including drawings, revisions, RFIs, submittals, and registers.
• Coordinate with Commercial team to ensure cost implications of changes are actioned.
• Manage sub-contract design resources when required.

Requirements

• Experience in interior fit-out / high-end projects.
• Strong communication skills with ability to build strong professional relationships.
• Strong problem-solving capability and buildability awareness.
• Ability to work well under pressure and support colleagues.
• Experience using Procore or similar document control platforms.
• Commercial awareness regarding costs and timescales.
• Broad knowledge of trades involved in high-end fit-out (trade background preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing and reputable company
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance