Design Manager in Wolverhampton, West Midlands (County)

I’m currently recruiting on behalf of my client a reputable main

Sectors: Education, Healthcare and Residential

Type: Full-time (hybrid)

Responsibilities:

You will be responsible for the management of preconstruction and construction phase design deliverables to support successful project delivery.

The main tasks and responsibilities include:

• Manage design on multiple projects throughout Pre-Construction, Construction, and Handover phases.
• Prepare designers’ appointments along with the design responsibilities matrix and schedule of services for each design consultant.
• Chair Design Coordination meetings with the Design Team.
• Manage the flow of information between all key stakeholders, including consultants, subcontractors, site teams, and clients.
• Manage the use of the Common Data Environment with the assistance of a document controller (Viewpoint 4 Projects).
• Produce the Design Release Schedule in coordination with the project programme and procurement schedule and monitor the release of design information against the agreed schedule.
• Coordinate the Design Team and specialist designing subcontractors.
• Provide technical advice as necessary to the client/project team, encourage innovative cost-effective solutions, and review design and specifications for alternatives to provide added value.
• Compile SAP/SBEM information for submission and compliance with Building Regulations.
• Contribute to achieving environmental assessment schemes for buildings, such as BREEAM and Passivhaus.
• Manage the process of ensuring that planning conditions, building control approvals, section agreements, and any other scheme-specific standards are signed off in a timely manner.
• Obtain service/utilities connection and disconnection quotes for projects.
• Work with consultants such as ecologists and arboriculturists to determine project requirements.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

Essential

• Previous experience working in a design management capacity for a main contractor is essential
• DfE and/or healthcare experience preferred

Core behaviours which will help you to be successful in this role include:

• Acts with honesty and integrity;
• Takes responsibility and accountability;
• Is a team player;
• Takes responsibility for safety;
• Has strong morals;
• Builds and manages strong relationships;
• Strong levels of self-awareness;

The successful candidate will be provided with training and mentoring as required.

This is a full-time position, with core working hours between 08:30 – 17:00.

Salary: £60K -£70K This it will be based on experience

If is of your interest apply with the latest version of your cv or call Georgeta for a confidential chat