Design Manager

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Job description

Ambitious/experienced Design Manager required by the Guildford office of this busy Southern Regional contractor to take the lead and manage the design process for 1-2 projects in the Surrey and North Hampshire areas.

Initially you will be working on a £10m high spec new build sports pavilion building in Surrey for a high profile client - This scheme is due to commence on site shortly, and you will pick up the role from the Senior Design Manager who has been responsible for it from tender stage.

Projects will typically range from £5m to £15m in value, some refurbishment and some complete new build in sectors including retirement living, private schools, framework schools, commercial offices, etc

Reporting to the Operations Manager and working closely with your Project Manager, you will manage the design development and buildability aspects of schemes typically through second stage preconstruction and throughout the construction on site.

Duties will include:

Management of the design development for projects, packages and sections of works;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team;
Regular liaison with key clients, trusts and end users / heads of department;
Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions;
Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
Identifying opportunities for value engineering where appropriate;
Proactive issue resolution;
Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the preconstruction and build process.
About the Company/Client/Project:

The company is the busy Regional office of a Southern Regional main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in retirement living, primary and secondary education, private education, commercial offices, local authority, higher education faculty buildings, etc in the Surrey and North Hampshire areas.

Turnover is circa £45m for the office which is located in Guildford with easy access to the A3 and M25

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc.

You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a highly driven, positive and ambitious individual able to work well within a team dynamic.

You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Main Contractor in a Design Coordination / Design Management role.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney at Fawkes & Reece