Job Description

Linear Recruitment are working with a leading Tier One Contractor on the recruitment of a Design Manager for new schemes due to commence.

Our client work on a variety of large scale, high value projects across the Residential, Commercial, Blue Light and Industrial sectors.

Applicants should have a track record working for a recognised Contractor on schemes of up to £40m.

The responsibilities of the role will include:

Identify design requirements for the bid from the clients brief
Deliver the correct design by realising the design opportunities and mitigating the risks to ensure bid winning solutions or projects can be delivered
Develop and compile the design proposals for inclusion within the contractors documentation
Select and assess design team or if novated undertake appropriate checks
Appoint the design team, agree schedules of responsibilities and fee agreements for services/design deliverables and resourcing requirements
Manage the Design Team, the design development and design review process
Manage and monitor performance of consultants to liaise with Statutory Bodies or Statutory Authorities for compliance sign off
Undertake regular site inspections to make sure the built product meets design intent and take appropriate action if not
Manage and monitor design delivery against agreed deliverable dates, and report to project team
Report to Design Lead on progress and performance issues
Be responsible for developing the design programme with consultants and planner for bids or projects.

In return our client offers a competitive Salary and Benefits package including pension, healthcare and bonus.