Senior Design Manager | Tier 1 Main Contractor | Newcastle | up to £80k+P

I am working with a leading main contractor in Newcastle. They have recently won a large complex commercial project and require a Senior to lead and work as a no.2 to the Project Director.

Enabling works have been taking place over the last two years. With a GDV of £150m, the first building will  be delivered in the first phase of the scheme and will include 5,720 sqm state of the art commercial space, 2,520 sqm adaptable meeting space, 17 conference rooms and a banqueting suite. The first phase will also include the hotel and urban park.

What will you do

·        Ensure all design information is delivered to the project team to meet the project programme and project cost plan.

·        Ensure all design information is buildable in a safe manner and is of a quality matching the project design stage,

·        Ensure the design information meets the Contractor’s Proposals, Employer’s Requirements or brief. Identify and schedule any deviations.

·        Add value to the project through sensible and practical Value Engineering, seeking alternative options in design whilst maintaining the essence and quality of the design through all stages of the design process.

·        Drive the supply chain management of the finished product through leading, motivating and managing the external consultants.

·        Define the scope of services of each Design Team consultant through the use of a Design Responsibility Matrix.

·        Review the Design Teams BIM capabilities and deliveries and assist in preparing the Project BIM Execution Plan

You will bring

·        Registered and construction industry professional, eg: Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer

·        Extensive experience within the construction industry post qualification

·        Ability to lead an external design team

·        Ability to become a trusted and valued member of a site-based team

·        Please note that due to the nature of this role,national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

In return

·        Up to £80,000

·        Car allowance

·        Flexible and hybrid work options

·        Industry leading pension scheme

·        Private medical health benefit and dental plan options

·        Enhanced parental leave

·        Life assurance

·        25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

·        Wellbeing leave

·        Health and wellbeing support and initiatives