Lead Design Manager – Main Contractor

Approach Personnel Ltd

Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager, who has a background delivering projects within the Education, Commerical, MOJ, MOD & Industrial constructor sectors?

Approach Personnel are proud to be partnered with an industry leading, established Main Contractor, who specialise in a wide range of construction sectors. They are currently on the look out for a Senior Design Manager to join them on a permanent basis out of their North-East Derbyshire office, and as a Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all design activities for tendering and executing design-build projects.

What's in it for you?

* Competitive basic salary up to £80,000 (D.O.E)

* Generous car allowance

* Yearly bonus potential

* Private pension scheme

* 26 days annual leave + bank holidays

* Private medical care & life assurance scheme

What are we looking for?

* Prior experience, working for a Main Contractor on major projects exceeding £30m in value is ideal.

* Relevant qualification/degree, a membership of a professional institution is also desirable.

* Creative approach to solving problems and making informed decisions.

* Inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance and meet project goals.

* Flexibility to adapt to changing situations and challenges.

* Strong ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, and team members.

Key Responsibilities:

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Procure, design & build opportunities, identify future work, and apply to tender.

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Manage and co-ordinate design team members, ensuring high-quality design and performance of external consultants.

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Appraise sub-contractor tender submissions, arrange site visits, and assist in preparing cost budgets and fees.

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Produce regular design progress reports, investigate latent defects, and manage the design process using contractual, programme, and technical expertise.

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Review designs to identify risks, work with consultants and contractors to resolve project issues, and provide input into programme and commercial risks.

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Take responsibility for design coordination at both pre-construction and on-site stages, ensuring compliance with current legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

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