About this Role:

Superb opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the team in the South Coast office of this busy Tier 1 main contractor to take the lead and manage the design development process for one of several schemes currently in early preconstruction phase including a new university faculty building, a new build hanger and workshop plus a new custodial scheme, all in the South Coast / Hampshire area.

Initially working in the regional office, you will be involved throughout the second stages preconstruction phase through to financial close and commencement on site later next year.

Reporting to the Head of Design and working with the preconstruction team you will manage the detailed design development and buildability aspects through preconstruction, commencement and the construction phase on site working with the project team.

Previous experience of working on SCF, DIO or MoJ framework projects would be useful.

Duties will include:

• Management of the design development throughout preconstruction and construction;
• Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design team;
• Regular liaison with client;
• Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
• Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
• Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permission;
• Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering where appropriate;
• Proactive issue resolution;
• Overall management of the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the preconstruction and build process.
• Potentially the management of a site-based Design Coordinator.

About the Company/Client/Project:

The company is the busy Southern office of a Tier 1 national main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of new build and refurbishment schemes in education, healthcare, local authority, higher education faculty buildings, etc in the Hampshire, Sussex, areas.

Turnover is circa £150m for the region.

Requirements including certificates and qualifications:

Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, with a proven track record of undertaking the Design Manager role with a Tier 1 main contractor, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead in times, etc.

You will have excellent communication and negotiations skills, strong planning and problem solving ability, initiative and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a highly driven, positive and ambitious individual able to work well within a larger team dynamic.

High standards, attention to detail and the drive to deliver on programme, specification and budget will be very well rewarded with excellent salary, benefits, promotional and development prospects.

For more information on this contract please contact Martin Olney on 07984 174040 or send your CV to molney@fr-group.co.uk