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Duties - Design Manager

My client, a large Main Contractor is currently recruiting a Design Manager to work closely alongside Project Managers and Surveyors to manage all aspects of the design production on a a £60 High-rise residential scheme. This is to include managing the release of the design from the consultants as well as from directly employed subcontractors

Key Accountabilities

Set design deliverables for each consultant and CDP contractor and schedule drawings, specifications and other design information required for construction.

Prepare design programme in conjunction with PM, consultants and CDP contractors.

Prepare and agree the IRS with design team and CDP contractors at the outset of the project.

For D&B identify and agree drawings/samples for Client satisfaction.

For D&B produce a programme of critical dates for Client approvals.

Attend/chair design team meetings as necessary during contract.

Develop and agree design input/output responsibilities between consultants and subcontractors with design responsibilities.

Skills And Experience

Strong industry experience from either an architectural or project management background.

Must have experience of a similar role on a project in excess of £10m.

Experience of both design and build and traditional contracting.

Full driving license

About you

You'll have previous leadership experience in the construction industry, along with a degree in a built environment discipline.

Ability to supervise projects from inception to completion, whilst exemplifying our commitment to Health & Safety, and ensuring quality and best practice will be second nature to you.

Above all, you'll be a confident and credible communicator, who can explain complex issues to sub-contractors and clients at all levels of business. It's a supportive team environment and offers excellent training, healthy work / life balance - they are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all their people.

This is a permanent position which offers a fantastic basic salary, car or car allowance, healthcare (BUPA), and excellent bonus scheme too - they offer an excellent holiday package (with holiday purchase scheme) and a flexible working policy (which includes working from home).

For any further information on this Design Manager vacancy please apply with your CV attached or contact Alex Moth @ Linear Recruitment