DESIGN MANAGER

Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum plus package
Start Date: November
Location: Chorley

A main contractor is seeking a talented Design Manager to join their team permanently. The successful candidate will have a thorough understanding of the full project life cycle from inception through to project handover and customer care. Previous experience with a Tier 1 main contractor is desirable. You will be overseeing exciting projects across key sectors including Industrial, Commercial, Education and PRS.

Responsibilities:
• Take lead on key design team meetings and implement cost effective design solutions throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Manage relationships across the project team including client, consultants, and subcontractors and have a thorough understanding of the process and risks/opportunities related to managing the design regarding Employer’s Requirements, Contractors’ Proposals.
• Ongoing review of design, subcontractor enquiries & documentation to ensure compliance and identify potential interface issues.
• Be influential in supporting the business achieve their Net Zero & sustainability commitments.
• Manage CDM Regulations, Regulatory Approvals and Planning Conditions.
What we require from you?
• Degree qualification and professional qualification in Construction e.g., MCIOB, CEng.
• Understanding and coordination of design/systems and their integration within the construction process
• A thorough understanding of Building Regulations, current BREEAM & Sustainability requirements, and Industry Best Practice Guidance.
• Highly organised with an in-depth commercial acumen and contractual awareness
• Ability to plan, report, organise and project manage, especially in relation to programme output.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability and willingness to face challenges and solve problems independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent working knowledge of construction techniques, sequences, methodologies, and processes to aid project deliverability.

To get started contact Stephen Pindar on 0161 707 1516 (Specialist Construction Recruitment consultant).
Or email an updated CV to stephen.pindar@anderselite.com