Design Manager in Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Design Manager – Main Contractor

Location:              Cardiff
Salary:                 £65,000 – £70,000 + Car Allowance + Package
Sector:                 Main Contractor | Building Remediation | Cladding | Refurbishment

Design Manager – The Company

An excellent opportunity to join a leading multi-regional main contractor with a rapidly growing presence across Wales and the wider UK.

Around 70% of the company’s current workload centres around complex cladding replacement and building remediation projects, particularly on high-rise buildings requiring careful management of current fire and building safety requirements. The remaining workload includes a range of general refurbishment and fit-out projects.

With a strong pipeline, continued growth and an entrepreneurial approach, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business where the Design Manager can play an important role in the successful delivery of technically complex schemes.

Design Manager – The Role

Based from the Cardiff office, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the design process across refurbishment and building remediation projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Unlike the Planner position, relevant knowledge of the current regulatory environment surrounding higher-risk buildings is important. You will need a good understanding of fire safety requirements, the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) process and Golden Thread requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and coordinating the design process from pre-construction through delivery
• Managing consultants, specialist subcontractors and other design stakeholders
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
• Ensuring design information is produced accurately and in line with programme requirements
• Managing design risks, changes and technical queries
• Coordinating design information between the client, consultants and construction teams
• Supporting the procurement of specialist subcontract packages
• Ensuring appropriate design records and information are maintained throughout the project
• Supporting compliance with Building Safety Regulator requirements
• Ensuring Golden Thread information is appropriately managed and maintained
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to resolve design issues

Design Manager – The Person

• Previous Design Management experience within a main contracting environment
• Experience of refurbishment, cladding, façade or building remediation projects
• Good understanding of current fire safety and building regulations
• Knowledge of BSR compliance and the Building Safety Act regulatory environment
• Strong understanding of Golden Thread requirements
• Confident coordinating consultants and specialist subcontractors
• Strong technical, organisational and communication skills

Design Manager – The Reward

• £65,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance plus comprehensive package
• Major technically challenging refurbishment and remediation projects
• Strong secured pipeline and excellent business growth
• Entrepreneurial environment with genuine responsibility
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing contractor