Design Manager

Overview

Manage design & technical aspects of residential projects, lead teams, ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• design management
• document control
• rfi management
• change control
• design coordination
• technical workshops

Tasks

-At all times comply with company policies, procedures and instructions -Monitor work executed on site to ensure that is as benchmarked and as designed/specified -Playing a key role in revitalizing communities and contributing to sustainable infrastructure -Manage, investigate and respond promptly with full close out to RFIs from site team and subcontractors -Monitor and manage consultant fees and invoicing -Organise and manage weekly, fortnightly or monthly technical coordination workshops, package reviews and design team meetings -Ensure fully complete, correct and coordinated packages issued to Commercial and Construction teams -Technical design management of schemes, in accordance with agreed programme, ensuring company targets are met and that the maximum revenue is generated by the quality, cost effectiveness and buildability of the design. -Effective people management of direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, giving feedback, direction, support and coaching. -Attend site meetings and monthly/weekly project meetings -Review and advise on corrective measures for identified design issues -Ensure that United Living’s drive for world class Health and Safety is delivered in all aspects of your work -Oversee document control with regards to registration and distribution of design and technical information -Produce, develop, control and manage the project specific design programme and provide regular progress reporting -Ensure current drawings are filed in order and design information exchange is as per the company protocol. -Comply with responsibilities as laid down in the group’s health, safety and environmental policy. -Promoting design that respects budgetary constraints -Lead technical and design processes, design teams and subcontractors throughout design, procurement and construction, monitoring progress to ensure delivery on time and in budget -Assess consultant and subcontractor designers completed competency assessment questionnaires and supporting evidence provided -Manage and coordinate external consultants in their day-to-day duties related to design, coordination and technical aspects of production information and to ensure delivery within the constraints of time, quality, budget and technical requirements, driving a high standard -Manage the flow of information to Commercial, Operations and Client. -Review and assess alternative build methods and practices -Oversee and participate in the collation of handover information, golden thread, H&S files, O&M manuals and resident packs -Monitor and obtain all critical certificates to ensure documentation is in place for completion and handovers -Undertake thorough reviews and interrogation of consultants and subcontractor designs, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, compliance with system literature, compliance with planning consent, buildability, completeness, presentation, best value, accuracy, level of information, and ultimately eliminating risk. -Ensure that all aspects of the building design are fully coordinated including but not restricted to, fire safety, structures, M&E, façades, internal specification, service strategies, maintenance strategies etc. -Manage subcontractor and supplier design approvals ensuring timely turnaround -Ensure that designs comply with company standards -Monitor subcontractor design approvals and maintain a tracker in line with programme -Establish required scoping for survey and investigative works -Chair and undertake design package presentations in conjunction with consultant and subcontractor designers -Review and coordinate design and technical related issues with the Commercial and Operations teams. -Collate all required information and liaise with Planning Authorities and Building Control to make submissions in accordance with programme and obtain all necessary approvals as required. -Undertake site visits as required -Review and input into allocated bids, undertaking Technical appraisals of design information, assessing design requirements, compliance, consultant fee requirements and production of a design programme. Assess the quality of received information, identify value engineering opportunities, risks, collate consultants costs and prepare contractors proposals -Monitor and manage the processing of information through workflows on the document management system -Maintain and deliver in accordance with company values -Monitor changes from Client, design consultants, subcontractors and proposed changes by construction team -Update and coordinate monthly design schedules -Manage change control process for variations in relation to drawing revisions, construction programmes and costs -Produce detailed project specific design scoping and undertake procurement of consultant and subcontractor designers -Review ER technical specifications

Requirements

• bim
• autocad
• revit
• nvq4
• problem solving
• ciob

What You Bring

-Knowledge & understanding of BIM -In depth knowledge of contractual requirements, section agreements and utility application process. -Experience in designer scoping -Knowledge of PAS9980 fire risk assessments, EWS1s and FRAEW. -Problem solving and decision making -Effective communication with all levels of management and project teams, both internal and external to the Company -Knowledge of methodology and sequencing process in delivering a construction project including design and pre-construction activities -Ability to prioritise and delegate as appropriate, effectively negotiate, motivate and communicate in order to influence others to ensure that the required objectives are met -Ability to review drawings and identify buildability and technical issues -Temporary works knowledge and experience. -Minimum Level 4 (HNC/NVQ4 etc.) Architectural qualification (or equivalent design, technical and/or construction based qualification) -Leadership skills including assertiveness, being decisive, flexible, good time management, organised, effective at leading / participating in meetings, works well under pressure and to strict deadlines. -Experience with CAD (AutoCAD or Revit) -Thorough with a pro-active management style -Strong practical knowledge of construction work types, methods and design solutions. -Fulfilment of Building Regulations Principal Design role and named as Designated Individual -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Proven track record of design requirements for procurement and construction purposes. -Strong technical knowledge and skillset to assess, challenge and monitor design work compliance. -An analytical approach to work with an eye for detail. -Understanding of the building safety legislative framework, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations (dutyholder roles & competency requirements and the HRB Procedure Regulations. -Up to date relevant construction industry knowledge including legislation and procedures. -High rise development experience -Experience of producing and managing design programmes. -Proven track record of successfully managing all aspects of the design and technical process in relation to residential buildings -Valid driving licence -Capability to lead and coordinate with managers across a wider team -Member of relevant professional body (e.g. CIOB, CIAT, or RICS)

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Benefits

-Competitive salary with great benefits that recognize your expertise 💼 -A dynamic role with clear career progression in a company that's growing fast

About United Living Group

-It rapidly evolved into a national infrastructure and housing powerhouse. -Backed by Apollo Global Management since 2023. -Its four pillars—Property Services, Infrastructure Services, New Homes, Connected—deliver projects from social housing retrofits to telecoms roll‑out. -Typical projects include net‑zero home retrofits, water network builds, gas pipeline diversions, and build‑to‑rent schemes. -In Infrastructure, it handles gas, water, and telecoms upgrades; in Property, it tackles building safety, planned maintenance, and regeneration. -Unusually, it owns a telecoms arm deploying mobile and fixed‑line networks, acquired via Great British Communications and 5G rollout expansions. -Its history spans heritage heating installers to modern utility and property group, merging utilities expertise with construction heritage.

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