Design Manager

Wynne Construction; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design process from inception to completion. This role involves managing both internal and external design teams, ensuring timely delivery of design information, and supporting clients throughout the design development. Candidates must have a relevant degree, 3 years of experience in a design role, and strong skills in project management and IT. Salary is negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing design elements of construction projects.
• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of a construction project.
• Experience delivering BREEAM Excellent projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process across the entire construction programme.
• Lead project meetings and liaise with teams and departments.
• Ensure design information meets quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Knowledge of construction projects

Strong IT skills

Leadership and management skills

BREEAM requirements knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

REVIT

Navisworks

Job description

Wynne Construction are looking for aDesign Managerto manage the design process from inception through pre-construction and construction stages to completion. The role is to ensure that designs are developed to fully meet the employer’s criteria as well as the commercial objectives, time constraints and contractual requirements, giving due regard to cost in use, life cycle costing and buildability issues.

Educated to HNC/HND or degree level in Construction Management, Architecture or Design and Construction Management, with proven experience in a design role and a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing design elements of construction projects.

Role Information:

In conjunction with the Project and Pre-Construction teams, managing and coordinating the design process across the entire construction programme, ensuring design information is issued on time and aligned with project milestones.

Managing internal and external design teams, leading project meetings and liaising with other teams and departments to ensure effective communication and coordination.

Supporting, advising and working closely with clients to ensure their requirements are understood, fulfilled and expectations met throughout the design development process.

Encouraging and inspiring design consultants to produce high-quality, coordinated and cost-effective design solutions.

Ensuring design information is of the appropriate quality, readily available and compliant with current legislation, standards and codes of practice.

Implementing and managing BIM Level 2 requirements for Design & Build projects.

Maintaining thorough documentation of all design processes and managing document control efficiently.

Proactively identifying and striving to eliminate health and safety risks during the design stage, as well as reducing financial risks during construction.

Further attributes

• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of a construction project.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use multiple software disciplines, including Microsoft Office packages, Microsoft Project, basic REVIT and Navisworks knowledge.
• Experience of delivering BREEAM Excellent projects and knowledge of the current 2018 BREEAM requirements.
• Knowledge of ISO 19650 documents / processes sufficient to deliver a full BIM Level 2 project
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act.
• Good commercial understanding of contracts, procurement routes and risk management.
• Strong leadership and management skills, fostering a positive and collaborative approach to design to bring together architects, structural engineers and service engineers, along with specialist designers, with the aim of producing a coordinated design.

You will be based at our head office in Bodelwyddan

Working hours:Monday – Friday

Salary:Negotiable depending on skills and experience