Design Manager needed in Nottingham

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Management: Lead and manage external design consultants, subcontractors, and construction team inputs on projects. Report to the Regional Director.
• Design Delivery: Ensure timely delivery of accurate, commercially viable, and buildable design information for construction and procurement.
• Compliance: Ensure designs comply with project contract conditions, budgets, and regulations.
• BIM Principles: Champion and maintain BIM principles and procedures.
• Pre-Construction Support: Participate in bid processes with the pre-construction team.
• Tender Stage Management: Lead the design process during the tender stage to ensure optimal solutions for D&B and Traditional projects.
• Innovative Solutions: Develop new ideas during the bid stage to create bid-winning opportunities. Collaborate with the Bid team and consultants.
• Tender Review: Review tender information to identify risks and opportunities. Ensure compliance with Building Regulations and Employer’s Requirements.
• Project Position Understanding: Understand project influences such as Planning, Building Control, BREEAM, Energy, Ecology, and Highways.
• Consultant Management:
  • Novated Consultants: Review appointments and scope of services. Obtain fees for gaps in services.
  • Stepnell Selected Consultants: Assist in identifying consultant teams. Issue enquiries and review fees.
• Support & Collaboration: Prepare robust design information for procurement and construction. Attend project meetings as required.
• Reporting & Coordination: Report to Contracts Manager/Project Manager. Collaborate with Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to optimise design, buildability, programme, and commercial aspects.
• Consultant Performance Management: Manage consultant appointments. Ensure optimal designs while maintaining consultant responsibility.

Qualifications & Experience

• Educational Background: Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design management within the construction industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in BIM principles and procedures. Strong understanding of Building Regulations, BREEAM, Energy (LZC/SAP/SBEM), Ecology, Highways, etc.
• Project Management: Proven track record of managing design processes from tender to completion. Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external consultants.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and develop innovative solutions.

If you are a proactive leader with a passion for innovative design solutions and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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