Regional Design Manager IRL & UK

Collen Construction; Slough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Regional Design Manager to oversee design management teams across Ireland and the UK. The role involves managing multiple projects, fostering team growth, and ensuring compliance with design regulations and standards. Strong design management experience and excellent managerial skills are crucial. This position offers opportunities for professional development and international project exposure.

Benefits

Career path framework

Mentoring from industry experts

International project opportunities

Access to tailored LMS content

Membership with professional bodies

Inclusive culture driven by values

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Design Management within the construction industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Fluency in relevant building regulations and health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Collen Design Management Teams in Ireland and the UK.
• Review design issues and improvements.
• Chair meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Standardize Design management procedures across the organization.

Skills

Design Management experience

Excellent management skills

Collaboration in team environments

Strong understanding of D&B projects

Flexibility to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, construction management, engineering, or related field

Job description

The Regional Design Manager will report to the Technical Director on a Functional basis and the Construction/ Project Director(s) from an operational perspective.

The regional design manager plays a pivotal role within our business as our clients rely on Collen to bring their design expertise and design management skills to the forefront. The regional design manager will manage the Collen Design Management Teams in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The role may evolve depending on what region we work in, but the current role is focused on project delivery in these regions of operations across a number of sectors.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree (or other relevant professional qualification) in Architecture, construction management, engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience in Design Management within the construction industry, preferably in large-scale contracting projects
• Strong understanding of D&B projects (Public and Private) in Ireland and the UK
• Excellent management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
• Flexibility to travel as needed for client meetings and site visits.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster a team approach to delivering your projects with your team.
• Encourage your team to grow in their own roles and provide professional development where appropriate
• Review IFC design for design issues/improvements and to determine where local alternatives with better lead times could be applied
• Utilise appropriate systems and provide leadership to the Design and Document Management functions on the project, in accordance with established Collen procedures and protocols
• To complete and publish a Design Management Plan which will be uploaded to the Collen Intranet site for view only
• Standardise all our Design management procedures across the organization – Long term objective.
• Provide interface with client, as appropriate where defined in the project structure
• Demonstrate a positive attitude to safety and to ensure the "Design" team is active in this regard.
• Work with the discipline leads to establish an agreed scope of services for all Design disciplines and/or Design Sub-contractors/Suppliers
• Manage all design reviews and co-ordination meetings; ensuring a fully coordinated Design strategy is in place and work closely with discipline lead designers to deliver
• Ensure that fully coordinated design is produced that integrates with the agreed Project Execution Plan and that the design is regularly monitored for progress and updated as required
• Manage change control (in conjunction with internal team)
• Liaise with senior management to establish and confirm fee targets and ensure the design team is aware of and monitor progress against the target fees
• In conjunction with Senior Management and discipline heads, ensure that resource management is effectively and efficiently applied to the project
• Provide a platform for good communication and coordination between Architects, Structural Engineers and Service Engineers who all work direct for Collen on the project
• Have a good all-round knowledge of the construction industry across all disciplines including technical aspects of design and construction details etc.
• Have a good understanding of building regulations BCAR, TGD, environmental - health and Safety regulations
• Chair meetings and workshops with our Clients, designers and other stakeholders.

Benefits

• Career path framework aligned with your discipline
• Mentoring from industry experts and leadership exposure
• International project opportunities across Ireland, UK, Sweden, Denmark and Finland
• Access to LMS with tailored content
• Membership with professional bodies to help you build your network
• Inclusive culture driven by values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership & Sustainability

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