Design Manager

AA Euro Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a Tier 1 contractor working on a number of pharmaceutical facilities around the Manchester area. The Design Manager will report into the project team you will fully understand and manage the design requirements of the tender/project and to provide assistance and guidance to design co-ordinators where and as appropriate.  This is a 5-year framework for small works ranging £300k – £4m.

Responsibilities

Manage design consultants and sub consultants along with design sub-contractors to ensure correct and timely delivery of all design related information for the execution of the works on site
Manage design co-ordinators and act as mentor to them for the projects they are involved in
Input into the Employers Requirement/Contractor Proposal Compatibility
Manage and assist the Design Co-ordinator during the construction phase
Chair and minute Design meetings and ensure production of information in line with the design
Experience

Project development from RIBA Stage 2 to 7, with multiple project running concurrently.
Largely fit out / remodelling works on Pharmaceutical projects.
Knowledge of NEC Contracts
Background – either from and Architectural or MEP Design basis
Knowledge of life science / manufacturing / assembly processes.
Be able to use Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint
Be able to use View Point for Projects (4Projects)
Qualifications

Degree in construction related discipline
Minimum six years’ construction industry experience
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