Design Manager | Super Prime Main Contractor | London | £80k

Our client is seeking a Design Manager to join our dynamic team. This role involves overseeing the complete design management process from pre-construction through to project handover. The successful candidate will be an integral part of their core project team, ensuring the technical delivery of high-end residential projects.

This role is for a technically proficient, design-oriented individual seeking to advance their career in Design Management with a leading super-prime residential contractor. Given the nature of their projects and our commitment to exceptional client satisfaction, they are looking for a candidate with a keen eye for design detail and a passion for excellence.

Responsibilities

·        Oversee the daily coordination and management of design information from specialist consultants and subcontractors across multiple projects

·        Ensure seamless integration of building services with architectural and structural components, including the use of 3D modelling when necessary

·        Schedule, monitor, and quality-assure the approvals process during RIBA Stages 4 & 5, covering technical submittals, shop drawings, and samples

·        Manage the design-related Request for Information (RFI) process through to completion

·        Audit design at all stages of Information Release, identifying and resolving inconsistencies, discrepancies, design changes and missing information

·        Lead regular Design Team Meetings and design workshops, assigning, recording and tracking action items until completion

·        Develop and maintain Information Release Schedules and manage all related approval processes to ensure timely project delivery

·        Oversee the production and approval of samples, mock-ups and quality benchmarks

·        Participate in Value Engineering processes

·        Provide technical input for Contractors Proposals and Contractor Design Portion submittals

·        Ensure technical compliance with Planning and Listed Building Consents, liaising with Local Authorities and Estates to meet and discharge any conditions

·        Visit project sites regularly to monitor progress and assist in resolving site coordination issues, documenting and approving outcomes

·        Attend and contribute to project meetings with internal teams, clients and their consultant teams

·        Adhere to company-wide project reporting requirements related to design management, both internally and externally

·        Produce as-built drawings for inclusion in O&M handover documents as needed

·        Review tender documents and assist in creating pre-qualification and tender submissions, including logistics plans, case studies, and design responsibility matrices

·        Contribute to Design Department initiatives beyond day-to-day project management, such as branding, standards and templates, supplier and consultant outreach, CPDs and sample library curation

Skills/Experience required

·        Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering or Construction

·        Experience in Design Management for high-end residential projects is preferred

·        Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously

·        Familiarity with the technical requirements for Planning and Listed Building Consents

·        Strong knowledge of technical aspects related to M&E systems and structural coordination

·        Well-versed in UK Building and Fire Regulations

·        Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop and Microsoft Office

·        Experience with Revit, Archicad or Vectorworks is preferred but not essential

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In return

Length of service leave – You will receive 1 day holiday on top of your entitlement for every year that you have worked, up to 5 days
NEST Pension scheme – contribution of 3%
Vitality Healthcare
Wellhub – Silver Plan
£80,000