Senior Design Manager

Company & Project: An award winning Main Contractor working at the forefront of the industry for modern methods of construction and digital design innovation are looking to expand their established Design team with a Senior Design Manager to lead a c£20m project they have secured in addition to mentoring a team of 3 Design Managers. Operating in the Commercial, Science, Residential, Mixed-Use, Healthcare, Higher Education and Regeneration sectors, the Senior Design Manager will be taking the design lead on the project from early feasibility stages through to on-site coordination. Duties & Responsibilities: The successful candidate will take responsibility for technical compliance and design management predominantly at early feasibility and procurement stages, but also with involvement monitoring the on-site Design coordination and managing external consultants. You will act as the key point of coordination between the design teams, client and on-site delivery team. A process driven individual, with practical construction knowledge, and a keen eye for detail is an essential skill set for this role. Additional responsibility in mentoring a team of 3 design managers will also form a part of this position.

• Extensive experience as a Design Manager OR Technical Manager OR Design & Build Manager on complex construction projects in excess of £20m+ from early planning stages through to project completion.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience working for either an Architectural Practice, Developer or Main Contractor. (It would be highly advantageous for the candidate to have Main Contracting experience)
• Excellent knowledge of Construction methodology, Design & Build contracts, Planning legislation and Building Safety Act.
• Previous Roles: Technical Manager OR Senior Design Manager OR Design Manager OR Senior Design Co-ordinator OR Design & Build Manager.
Qualifications & Skills: HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture.

Salary: c£85k basic plus competitive package inc car or allowance, health, bonus, pension etc.