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Senior Design Manager

£80k - £95k per annum
Full-time

SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN BIRMINGHAM A MAIN CONTRACTOR

I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertakes projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence with values ranging between £10m and £50m.

As Senior Design Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure their safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification, and budget.

Salary: £80,000 - £95,000 + Package

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee design processes during pre-construction and, when necessary, construction phases. Analyse and interpret Employer's Requirements documents. Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive Contractor's Proposals.
  • Coordinate and supervise external design consultants
  • Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
  • Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.
  • Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile - We're seeking a Design Manager with:

  • Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads effectively.
  • In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
  • A keen sense of commercial awareness.
  • Familiarity with various client procurement methods.
  • Preferably, experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.
  • This role is ideal for professionals who excel in coordinating intricate design processes, driving innovation, and ensuring project success within the construction industry.

If you are a Senior Design Manager and are open to an initial chat please do not hesitate to reach out.

Vacancy posted 20 days ago
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