Design Manager

Design Manager

Regional Main Contractor

Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading regional main contractor that delivers a wide range of high-quality building projects across the South West, South East and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team.

The Company

Our client is a privately-owned regional contractor with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and heritage. With a strong focus on values, culture, and craftsmanship, they have built long-standing relationships with clients and supply chain partners alike.

The Role

They are looking for a talented and experienced Design Manager to join their team to make a positive impact within their growing business. 

Managing the design process from Pre Construction, through to and including the construction phase for projects up to £12m.

Looking ahead and planning all aspects of the project, identifying challenges and bringing imaginative and cost-effective solutions to the table

Working within current legislation, standards and codes of practice where needed

Looking to eliminate health and safety and financial risk during construction

Keeping a good flow of quality information to ensure pace with the project timescale

Having the ability to build good solid relationships with all stakeholders and have open and clear dialogue

What you will bring:

Ability to work equally well as part of a team or on your own

Ability to communicate at all levels and be understood

Commercial awareness

A broad understanding of alternative forms of procurement, to include frameworks, negotiated and 2 stage tenders

Experience:

Previous experience covering similar roles

Understanding of traditional construction and D&B

Thorough understanding of CDM regulations

Knowledge of software – for example BIM and 4Projects

Design qualification considered