Design Manager

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Full time
Location: Devizes
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Job offered by: Fawkes & Reece South
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About this Role:

Experienced Design Manager required for the main contractor on a refurbishment and new build on an existing prison as part of the MOJ framework. Initially based on site, you will be involved in the preconstruction phase of the project due to commence imminently on site.

Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, and working initially with the preconstruction and construction teams, you will manage the scheme through preconstruction and out to commencement on site. Thereafter you will be based between the temporary site-based office and on site to suit the needs of the project.

Duties will include:

Management of the design development for packages or sections of works; Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design team; Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction teams; 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 opportunities 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 a respected market-leading main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in commercial office, industrial buildings, education, MOJ, and healthcare leisure centres across the UK.

Turnover is circa £422m for the region.

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 negotiation 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 large 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 Bill Pugh on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed). #J-18808-Ljbffr

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