Design Manager – North London

I am currently working with a prestige London-based contractor who is looking to hire a Design Manager.

Please see below for more information on the role.

Design Manager

• responsible for managing the design process from pre planning to detailed design stage on projects ranging from £2-£10million.

Daily duties/key responsibilities

• Review Tender Documentation
• Compile all the information and complete the Tender Design Checklist prior to handover to the Estimator for pricing
• Obtain all fees from consultants, authorities and surveys necessary to complete the project
• Instruct Consultants to undertake strategic designs and critique of outline plans.
• Arrange and Chair Design Meetings with consultants and development team
• Attend and assist in briefing the Construction Project Team
• Assist with early design production, pre-start planning condition discharge, drainage, highway, and other statutory approvals as required
• Brief and engage Specialist Consultants/suppliers to undertake specialist reports for planning, then review and critique and manage risks to resolution.
• Obtain and review various quotations from specialist Subcontractors
• Identify Risks and assist with the resolution of these risks.
• Review design drawings in accordance with Building Regulations
• Review design proposals from internal and external consultants ensuring most competitive and effective solution arrived at
• Support Procurement Department in evaluation of alternative design solutions offered by subcontractors

Experience Needed

• Minimum HND qualification
• Held similar position for minimum 5 years with a similar main contractor
• Proven experience of managing professional consultants
• Commercial acumen with a detailed understanding of the project costs
• Thorough understanding of the design development process
• Broad construction/design experience
• Working knowledge of Building Regulations and other good practice design guidance
• Excellent IT skills particularly Microsoft Word/Excel
• Excellent planning and programming skills