Position Design Manager – Main Contractor Location London, NW1 Pay Rate £400 /day to £450 /day Contract 12-24 months (extendable) Are you a Design Manager with experience organising the design function of projects for a tier 1 main contractor? Are you looking to work for an established, highly respected Main Contractor with plenty of projects on the books? 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 School, College and University refurbishments. The Company This organisation is one of the largest construction and infrastructure groups globally. They have over 6,000 employees in the UK, 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 who has experience taking projects from RIBA stage 3+. Previous work on Education / School / University / DfE projects or similar experience would be preferred but not essential. Key Experience * Design Management of projects RIBA 3+ for a main contractor. * 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. Key Words: Design Manager, Construction, Main Contractor, Tier 1, Tier One, HTM, HBN, MCIAT, MCIOB