Design Manager
Design Manager
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a well-established contractor, working on a prestigious £100m healthcare project in Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to take a key role in the successful delivery of a complex project, managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
Responsibilities
The Design Manager will play a critical role in coordinating and managing all aspects of the design process, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and buildable design information is delivered in line with project requirements and programme deadlines.
Key responsibilities include:
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Manage the design process with consideration for commercial, contractual, programme, and technical requirements.
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Coordinate and manage internal and external design consultant teams throughout the project lifecycle.
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Oversee the development of design information from concept through to construction issue deliverables.
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Prepare, manage, monitor, and report on Design Information Release Schedules, Design Programmes, and Design Responsibility Matrices.
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Ensure design information complies with current legislation, industry standards, and relevant codes of practice.
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Develop and maintain effective drawing and document control processes.
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Work closely with the Project Manager and Planner to align the design programme with the construction programme.
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Support tender opportunities, procurement activities, and value engineering exercises.
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Lead design team meetings, coordination workshops, and design reviews.
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Review design information for quality, compliance, health & safety, CDM requirements, and buildability.
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Manage the site RFI process and maintain accurate registers.
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Support the management of variations, change control, and design-related risks.
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Build strong working relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and key stakeholders.
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Manage client expectations and ensure effective communication throughout the project.
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Ensure design information is delivered to the required standard, quality, and timescales.
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Support site teams with SHEQ requirements, quality documentation, and inspection processes.
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Assist with the preparation and management of QA files, ITPs, and site quality documentation.
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Support BIM implementation and the development of BIM standards where required.
Qualifications
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Relevant qualification within design, construction, engineering, or a related discipline.
Experience & Skills
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Previous experience working as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
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Experience delivering large-scale, complex projects (healthcare experience desirable).
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Strong leadership and coordination skills.
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Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Good understanding of construction processes, buildability, and project delivery.
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Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Desirable Experience
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Experience working with Document Control processes.
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Experience using Viewpoint or similar Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
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Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures, and software.
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Experience working on healthcare or similarly complex projects