Design Manager
8 hours ago
Luton
Platinum Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial, education, industrial, heritage, blue light and leisure sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their Main Contracts team, working on projects valued up to £15m across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London. Reporting to the Main Contracts Director, you will lead and manage the design process from pre-construction through to completion, ensuring designs are technically compliant, buildable and delivered in line with programme, budget and client requirements. Key Responsibilities • Manage the design process from tender and pre-construction through to completion and handover., • Coordinate external design consultants including architects, structural and M&E engineers and specialist consultants., • Work closely with internal project and commercial teams., • Manage technical submittals, RFIs, drawing registers and design information release schedules., • Ensure designs comply with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, warranty requirements and, where applicable, the Building Safety Act., • Identify and manage design risks, buildability issues and value engineering opportunities., • Develop and manage design programmes aligned with the overall construction programme., • Chair and attend design team meetings, managing actions through to completion., • Support tender and estimating activities, including reviewing Employer's Requirements and developing Contractor's Proposals., • Manage design changes throughout the project lifecycle., • Liaise closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors to ensure design intent is successfully delivered on site. Qualifications & Requirements • HNC/HND or degree in Architecture, Building Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline, or equivalent experience., • Current, appropriate CSCS card, supported by a recognised qualification., • SMSTS desirable., • Full UK driving licence. Security & Vetting You must also be willing to undergo DBS, BPSS and/or other client-led security vetting or clearance checks where required. Package • £60,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience, • Car allowance, • 33 days' holiday including bank holidays, • Contributory pension, • Non-contributory life cover, • Company PPE, • On-site parking, • Continued professional development and training This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join an established construction business, working on a varied portfolio of projects across the Home Counties, Northamptonshire, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire and North London. To apply, please contact Platinum Search Recruitment with your CV for a confidential discussion