Senior Design Manager

If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager with an infrastructure background, this is your opportunity to work on an impressive £800 million project for a site in Bridgwater. 

Responsibilities include:

– Establish the quality of the design and verify the stage of design development and whether any elements of the design do not comply with the Employers Requirements.
– Identify, detail and evaluate areas where the compliant design could be improved such that a better value solution could be offered in the project / tender submission.
– Identify any errors or omissions in the tender/project information, and provide advice on any such errors or omissions for inclusion on the Risk and Opportunities Schedule
– Confirm the design is compliant with Statutory Requirements including the Planning Permission, Building Regulations, CDM regulations and any Contract specified Design Standards and Codes of Practice
– Assess, in conjunction with the Planning Manager, the suitability of the proposed design about the proposed method and sequence of construction and provide advice regarding proposed changes to the design.

Your profile:

– The right person for this role will be able to immerse themselves into each project and work collaboratively with the team and external stakeholders. We are looking for a creative manager who is a confident communicator, has high attention to detail, a positive attitude and is results driven.
– Be a member of a professional body (e.g. CIOB, RICS, ICE, RIBA)
– Experience of working within the construction industry, specifically in infrastructure, substructure or external works
– Good knowledge of current CDM and Building Regulations
– Experience as Design Manager on £100m construction management projects
– Client engagement experience
– NEC Contracts and Industrial experience would be an advantage

If you are interested in this role or feel you would be a good fit, please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss further