Design Manager

A vacancy for a Design Manager to work within a team for a large scale main contracting group. Work will primarily be within the education sector, however other projects will include public sector main contracting under framework agreement.

A minimum of 5 years main contractor experience in a construction role is essential, formal construction qualifications (preferably at degree level) in a relevant field are expected. A design background and/or experienced gained through operational project delivery is a must.

Responsibilities:

Design team management:

• Chairing and minuting DTM’s
• Managing design information flow
• Producing Information required schedules, design responsibility matrices and managing

RFI schedules:

• Managing value engineering exercises
• Selecting and appointing designers
• Producing design programmes
• Assessing risk and producing risk registers

Education Sector Work:

• Previous experience of school project bids – Recent DfE Framework experience
• DfE Output Spec familiarity
• Experience of the DfE CEM process

BIM:

• Previous exposure to Level 2 BIM on live projects
• Experience of preparing a BEP
• Experience of conducting clash-detection reviews
• Familiarity with Viewpoint

Bid Production:

• Ability to write coherent and convincing responses for submission documents
• Demonstrated ability at project managing /coordinating bid documentation production
• Preparing and assembling Contractors Proposals
• Formal training in bid writing strategies
• Experience of preparing DfE ITT submissions

Commercial Awareness:

• An appreciation of the design choices that affect cost
• Experience of two-stage tenders
• Experience of dealing with financial matters on schemes

Sustainability and Environment:

• Awareness of emerging issues and legislation – Passivhaus experience
• Experience of zero-carbon schemes

Client Engagement:

• Ability to present to clients with confidence and credibility as part of a team
• Experience of leading client engagement meetings

Technical:

• Experience of the Planning process
• Knowledge of building regulations
• Familiarity with common building products and systems
• Knowledge of the DfE Building Bulletins
• Experience of BREEAM, WELL, LEED and WiredScore
• CDM Regulations – Familiarity with CDM regulations and general construction H&S principles
• Experience of fulfilling the obligations of a Principle Designer
• Preparing pre-construction information packs

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.