Job Summary: The Design Manager is responsible for overseeing projects from award to handover, ensuring seamless collaboration between clients and main contractors. This key role entails leading technical design and submittal processes, conducting value engineering exercises, and managing resource requirements.
* Liaise with clients and main contractors to ensure project expectations are met.
* Lead technical design and submittal processes, conducting value engineering exercises and refining specifications.
* Manage resource requirements, utilizing internal teams and external consultants as needed.
* Review drawings and specifications for compliance with building regulations.
* Maintain a safe working environment, ensuring adherence to Health & Safety legislation.
About the Role: As a Design Manager, you will play a crucial part in delivering successful projects that meet client needs. Your expertise will be essential in shaping project outcomes and driving business growth.
Key Responsibilities:
1. To lead the technical design and submittal process, ensuring all aspects of the project are aligned with client requirements and company standards.
2. To manage resource allocation effectively, ensuring that the right skills and expertise are deployed at the right time.
3. To maintain accurate records of project progress, milestones, and issues.
4. To provide regular updates to stakeholders on project status and performance.
5. To identify areas for process improvement and implement changes as necessary.
Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A strong background in design management, ideally with experience in the construction or built environment sector.
* Demonstrable expertise in technical design and submittal processes.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and colleagues.
* Proven problem-solving skills, with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions.
* A keen eye for detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.