Your new company
Your new company has been in business for over 100 years, developing, building and maintaining the very best construction projects in the UK across a wide variety of sectors. The company have secured a huge scheme in Cardiff and require a Senior Design Manager to join the team.
Your new role
As a Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. As a Senior Design Manager, you will:
- Review the current design of all projects and undertake detailed risk and opportunities appraisal to mitigating risk, enhance buildability and add value prior to the construction phase.
- Work closely with the Commercial and Operations Teams to ensure all design deliverables are fully coordinated, buildable and within budget.
- Contribute to technical workshops, value management exercises as required to align expectations in this respect.
- Lead and manage the design team, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of design projects.
- Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and refine project designs.
- Ensure that all designs comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Oversee the preparation of design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Manage design budgets and schedules, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conduct regular design reviews and provide feedback to the design team.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the design team
What you'll need to succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in design management, preferably within the construction industry.
- Demonstrable experience of working on high-rise developments.
- Main Contractor / National House Builder background is preferable.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in design software and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of construction regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex design projects
What you'll get in return
- Up to £75,000 base salary
- Flexible working
- Car Allowance / Company Car
- Travel expenses
- Private Medical,
- 8% pension contribution
- 26 days holidays + bank holidays
- Additional benefits / learning and development programme
- Flexible working options available.
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