The company

A rapidly expanding Construction Main Contractor with a growing presence in the industry and several industry awards already under their belt. The business has built a fantastic reputation within the industry and are now looking to bolster their design team. They have built their reputation by being committed to delivering a personalised service and adapting their approach to suit each individual client. Due to the rate that they are growing, the company can offer unrivalled progression in comparison to the general market so would suit an ambitious individual with a desire to grow and climb the career ladder. Operating predominantly in the commercial, retail, industrial and residential sectors, they deliver projects valued between £10m-£60m on average.

The Role

The role will be primarily focussed on preconstruction and reports into the Design Lead for the region who will be on hand to provide continued guidance and support should you need it. Whilst the role is office-based, you will be provided with an element of flexible working dependent on personal needs the those of the project & client.

Typical roles & responsibilities will include:

• Managing the contract specifications, drawings and related documents
• Issuing and closing out any Requests For Information that arise
• Chairing design team meetings and leading the process with the consultants and subcontract designers
• Submitting design information to the client team
• Ensuring BREEAM compliance where required on projects in support of (and with) the sustainability team
• Coordinating the submission of information to ensure all planning conditions are discharged, with support of the Planning Consultant/Lead Designer
• Leading design review workshops with consultant and subcontract design teams to ensure clear understanding of design and technical submissions
• Carrying out technical reviews of proposed works
• Coordinating the submission of information to satisfy Building Control compliance in support of the Building Control Officer
• Managing the design process and issue of information release schedules
• Providing input and design reviews into the procurement process
• Providing design & technical support to project management teams
• Review and offer advice value engineering opportunities
• To maintain and nurture strong relationships with external parties providing mutual benefits and promote teamwork and co-operation across all departments internally to maximise team and business goals.

Benefits

The business recognises current challenges within the marketplace to attract top talent and as such are offering an above-average salary and benefits package. This will give you the opportunity to earn a basic salary of up to £75,000 with a package consisting of: Car allowance, private healthcare, pension contribution and other high-street benefits. Get in touch for more information.