Design Manager – Main Contractor

Velocity Recruitment

Position: Design Manager – Main Contractor

Location: Hillingdon

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 /annum + Package + Progression

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Are you a Design Manager or an Assistant Design Manager / Architectural Technologist with experience leading projects? Are you looking to work for an established, highly respected Tier 1 Main Contractor? Are you looking for a collaborative work environment with great career progression opportunity?

The Role

After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest tier 1 main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to play a key role in their fit out and refurbishment division.

The initial projects you would be working on are hospital / healthcare refurbishments.

The Company

This organisation is one of the largest construction and infrastructure groups globally. They have over 100,000 employees, operate in over 100 countries, with a turnover in the £billions.

They are known for the quality of the design in their projects and are looking for a likeminded individual to join this successful team.

The Candidate

The successful individual will have worked as a Design Manager or an Assistant Design Manager / Architectural Technologist who has taken the lead on fit-out or refurbishment projects previously at RIBA stage 3+.

Hospital / Healthcare / NHS or similar projects experience would be preferred but not essential.

Key Skills

* Design Management experience RIBA 3+

* Ability to manage stakeholders.

* Excellent IT Skills, Numeracy and Communications skills are required.

Key Accountabilities:

* Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements.

* Produce & manage a realistic design programme.

* Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement and innovation.

The Plus Points

This opportunity would suit someone looking to further their career with this leading, highly respected main contractor and work in a stable, collaborative environment. Long term career prospects are on offer for the successful applicant along with a generous remuneration package.

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