Design Manager

Role Overview The role will involve full design management & co-ordination of the project including management of Contractor’s design team to include all subcontractors with design responsibility. This role would be minimum 50% site based with the remaining time spent in Head Office. The successful candidate will be required to have previous experience working on large scale design & build residential schemes with value in excess of £100m with design being complete from stage 3 in 12-14 months. Key Skills * Develop quick understanding of design team scope of service including setting out * Input in sub-contractor packages and scopes of works to ensure all items have been included. * Good understanding of residential construction and current building regulations, Building safety Act including warranty Provider requirements. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels * Strong attention to detail and accuracy * Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets * Proficient using Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, Procore. * Desirable to have a basic understanding of BIM. * Confident in leading & chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes. * Confidence in dealing with client team. * Commercial awareness. * Decisive when faced with on-site issues to avoid delays to progress. * Effective management of design consultants & sub-contractors including strong enforcement of the design deliverables and timeline. * Knowledge of Principal Contractor and Design roles (CDM & Building Control etc)