Design Manager
Job Description: Design Manager
Location: Silvertown London
Salary: £70,00 – 90,000
On behalf of my client, I am actively recruiting for a Design Manager to work on an ongoing project in Silvertown, London. My Client is a multidisciplinary construction company working as Main Contractor, delivering an abundance of high end projects across Ireland and the UK.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate all design matters relating to a project, helping to ensure that the multi-disciplinary teams building the project work together smoothly and that everything is delivered on time and within budget.
Work on a project before construction actually begins and continues until construction is complete.
Input into the tendering process (when the main contractor is bidding to win the project in the first place)
Input into the selection of, specialist subcontractors or other organisations that will help complete the project work
Advise on the selection of materials used and other aspects of procurement
Manager processes relating to the project's design to ensure that everything is delivered to schedule and budget, working very closely with estimators, QS, Site Managers and other key members of the project team
Review and advise on designs, ensuring they meet regulatory and legislative requirements and the client's brief
Conduct financial, technical and operational risk assessments and advising on risks, opportunities and potential hazards
Keep up to date with relevant regulations, codes and legislation
Ability to chair design meetings, writing reports and giving presentations.
Divide time between their office and construction sites; their working hours may vary Typical
Requirements
Design skills and knowledge
Knowledge of engineering science and technology
Able to come up with new ways of doing things
Be thorough and pay attention to detail
Analytical thinking skills
Persistence and determination
Leadership and motivational skills
Able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Please send your CV