Design Manager

Our client has an opportunity for a Design Manager to join their established team on a permanent basis.

Based in the MK office, you will be working alongside the existing design team reporting to the Technical Director.

Our client specializes in the industrial and commercial sector with project ranging from £1M – £20M.

The nature of the projects will generally be industrial units comprising of steel frame, metal cladding, Cat-A fitout and external works including civils & drainage.

You will enjoy working for a progressive company who has an excellent client bases and a contact pipeline of work.

For the right candidate, a progression pathway to Director level can be offered.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Carrying out drawings reviewed to identifying clashes, errors, omission and issuing comments

Ensuring all comments are accurately integrated into the design, ensuring all trades and specialists are fully co-ordinated

Reviewing design information to ensure compliance with the contract specifications, drawings and relevant documents

Providing design support to PM teams

Review and implement value engineering opportunities

Attend design team meetings to coordinate architects, engineers and sub-contractor information

Assist the Contracts Manager in producing and coordinating meeting minutes

Utilizing specialist consultants to coordinate information and design to ensure BREEAM and Part L (SBEM) compliance are attained as required

Coordinate the submission of information to satisfy Building Control compliance

Submit design information to the client team, recording, tracking and closing out any comments and queries that arise

Ensure all drawings are distributed to the design team and sub-contractors

Track design progress against programs to ensure all deadlines are met

Benefits

Company car allowance or company car

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Private medical care

Pension contribution

Annual Christmas socials

Regular social/team building events