Design Manager

A dynamic and fast-growing residential contractor and developer currently have an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join their business. The company deliver new build residential projects for both the open market and social housing sectors.

As the company continues to expand its project portfolio, this is a key opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join the team and take ownership of the design process from early concept through to project completion.

The role will include:

Ensure Building Regulations are met within the design process
Ensure designs are compliant with Planning Conditions placed on the project
Preparing design status reports
Collate and organise technical building information from the Architect, Structural/Civil Engineer and M&E designers
Monitor designs for Health and Safety and contributing to risk assessments
Coordinating detailed design information
Preparing specifications for construction work
Coordinating plans and documents for statutory approvals
Coordinating the Design Team in the preparation of conceptual drawings
Coordinating applications for approval by regulatory bodies
Chair Design Team meetings with Architects, Structural Engineers and Consultants.
Complete review of all project drawings and specifications issuing technical queries were required and ensuring these are fully resolved by the design team including subcontractors with design responsibility
Researching new design processes, building legislation and technology
Ensure timely, presentable, consistent and high level of quality design information both internally and externally
Working within the Design Team for each assigned project including key scope, schedule and costRequirements

Previous experience within the Residential sector as a Design Manager or Technical Manager
Knowledge of the Building Safety Act would be an advantage
Strong IT Skills
Ability to build good relationships with external and internal stakeholders
Excellent communication skills

Please get in touch today with our Construction Specialist Donna Hoggarth on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed) for more details on opportunities available, or apply below with your CV. INDC

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