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Design Manager

  • Location: Birmingham
  • Salary: £50k - 60k per year + + package
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted over 2 years ago

Anderselite are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join one of the UK's leading Tier 1 contractors on a permanent basis in the West Midlands region, specifically working on a high profile, major highways proejct. The successful Design Manager will be responsible for the management of design process during the project phases from pre-construction to delivery and handover. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the permanent works design team including specialist designers, internal designers, and subcontractors responsible for their own design elements. 
  • Monitor performance including KPI's. 
  • Manage the design contracts, application authorisations, change control in design and contribute to evaluation and forecasts. 
  • Ensure technical and commercial compliance, including change control 
  • Ensure efficiency of process, design, health, and safety. 
  • Facilitate and support the scheme team integration, coordination, and communication, including external stakeholders and supply partners with regards to design and engineering. 
  • Establish a network or working relationships on the scheme and maintain regular coordination with key contacts and peers. 
  • Demonstrate a pro-active approach and commitment to continuous improvement - finding better ways of working.

Requirements: 

  • Degree in Architectural Design / Design Management or a qualification of a similar discipline. 
  • Previous experience working on major highways schemes. 
  • Project-based design management and BIM experience. 
  • Experience on Network Rail assets is preferred. 
  • Experience of design management at pre-construction and construction phases. 

for more information on the Design Manager position please contact Macauly at Anderselite on 0121 200 5520.