A Leading design consultancy is looking for a site based project/design manager for a large scheme in central Manchester
The project is currently at RIBA Stage 4/5 we are looking for a talented project manager, with design and people management skills to take the project forwards into RIBA Stage 5 in conjunction with the Management Contractor.
The current team of 15 consists of Project Partner, five Group Leads and supporting architects, technicians and architectural assistants.
You will have 5+ years of architectural design and delivery experience in the UK, ideally in heritage buildings of over £25m. The role will be site-based for a minimum of 3 days per week in central Manchester
Skills and Qualifications:
• Construction professional 10+ years of architectural design management and delivery experience in the UK
• Previous experience of design and delivery of large complex projects through RIBA Stages 4 & 5
• Previous experience of heritage projects through design and construction stages an advantage
• Previous experience of working directly with contractors and managing delivery of Works Packages
• Excellent presentation, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills, effective client and consultant relationship skills and ability to collaboratively work with diverse teams
• Proven ability to manage multiple packages and multiple deadlines
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage, deliver and be accountable for design and construction information release
• Day-to-day design management of project design deliverables including managing internal team and consultants
• Define and agree the work package structure, programme and associated outputs as required with Group Leads and Management Contractor Design Manager
• Develop a detailed integrated design programme that identifies design information release, regularly review programme and monitor progress
• Provide regular progress reports summarising progress to date, specifying any decisions or authorisations required
• Manage resources closely to ensure deliverables and programme are met, ensuring team are prioritising work appropriately.
• Comply with established project controls, assurance and reporting procedure across all activities set out in the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Support the team in the early warning procedure and risk reduction process, support in the development of change control.
• External Interface with client body, Management Contractor & Design Team
• Direct interface with Management Contractor’s Design Manager
• Attendance at Project Progress Meetings, Design Team Meetings, Stakeholder Meetings
• Attendance at Design Co-ordination Meetings, Management Contractor Package Pricing/ Procurement Meetings
For more information please contact Mark Warringotn on 0161 829 3964
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Project/Design Manager
- Location: Manchester
- Salary: £60k - 65k per year
- Job Type:Permanent
Posted 12 months ago
- Sector: Architecture, Construction
- Contact: Mark Warrington
- Contact Email: Mark.Warrington@anderselite.com
- Contact Phone: 01618327577
- Expiry Date: 07 July 2022
- Job Ref: 397162MWN