Job type
PermanentLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Building ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£80,000 + package
Design Manager – London (New Build/RC Frame and Cut & Carve) - £80,000 + package
Our client is a leading national tier 2 contractor, who are an established business with steady growth in the London Market.
They have a number of projects across London from £40M-200M (mainly in Travel Zones 1-4) ranging from New Build multistorey RC frame to complex Cut & Carve, with a growing pipeline in PCSA.
You would be working on a Cut & Carve, Commercial to Hospitality, circa £70M due to start in the new year, taking the project from stage 2 through delivery to hand over.
Although this project does not fall under the BSA/Gateway 2 process an understanding of this is desirable and will be beneficial for future projects.
You will:
- Produce and negotiate project-specific designer agreements and scopes of work, ensuring clarity and alignment across all parties.
- Ensure all designs are reviewed for Health & Safety compliance prior to construction, with hazards clearly noted on drawings at every stage.
- Develop and manage a realistic design programme and information schedule to meet design, procurement, and construction requirements.
- Provide input into design team Performance Development Reviews (PDRs).
- Produce, agree, and manage the design programme and information flow, ensuring integration into the overall construction programme.
- Manage the design approval process, including drawings, technical submittals, and samples through workflows; monitor and liaise with the client PM team.
- Create and manage the information release schedule, RFIs, and contribute to the change control process.
- Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to lead the design process, ensuring accurate information aligned with ERs, specifications, and cost plans.
- Monitor design team and subcontractor resources to ensure programme dates are met.
- Collate and review tender packs with the QS team; assist in consultant appointments and scope reviews.
- Assist in linking design, commercial, and site teams strategically.
- Support discharge of planning conditions alongside the design team.
- Manage Building Control compliance, inspections, and quality control.
You will have:
- A Degree or equivalent (such as architecture, construction management, construction project management, design management or architectural technology).
- Significant relevant project experience in Project focused Design roles in the construction industry taking projects through the RIBA stages.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety and other regulatory matters (BSA/ Gateway2).
- IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and CAD.
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