Design Manager | Main Contractor | North West | £60k+P

This is an exciting opportunity to join a relatively new business in a period of growth and the successful candidate will get exposed to things that often being part of a larger business doesn’t involve.

You will have engagement with Development Design teams from conception to Stage 4/5 construction status. Managing external consultants and ensuring critical dates align with construction and procurement programmes. Input into pre-construction activities and scrutiny of design for buildability and cost value and liaison with relevant external bodies and local authorities as required.

Duties include:

·        Liaising with your employer, Designers, and Contractors to fulfil duties under the CDM

Regulations

·        Attending construction project design reviews and design team meetings

·        Attending pre-start and progress meetings

·        Managing risk assessment reports

·        Conducting site safety inspections on construction sites and prepare reports

·        Preparing Pre-construction Health and Safety Information for projects

·        Reviewing and prepare Construction Phase Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method statements

·        Manage the project design budget and timeline.

·        Maintain effective communication with the customer on all agreed actions to ensure that any issues are resolved to their satisfaction.

·        Lead design team meetings & provide regular updates to senior management on project progress.

·        Ensure all projects adhere to company standards and industry regulations.

·        Implement & maintain quality control procedures throughout the design & construction process.

Requirements

·        Architecture, design and construction management, or architectural technology degree

·        Previous employment as a Technical Manager or Design Manager role

·        Exceptional knowledge of construction standards, regulations, and legislation, including Health and Safety

·        Excellent, up-to-date, practical knowledge and experience of construction processes

·        Ability to present information in a clear and concise way to the team and to senior management, enabling effective decision making.

·        Proven experience of managing the design and operational performance of the design supply chain including setting and achieving challenging targets

·        Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines

·        Experience of document control systems such as Viewpoint

·        Excellent computer skills, CAD, and Microsoft packages

·        Experience of delivering and managing projects through all RIBA stages.

In return

·        £60,000

·        Car/travel allowance

·        Bonus

·        Pension match

·        Healthcare

·        1 day WFH