New Design Manager position in Dartford, Kent. Have you just finished an assignment and looking for your next role?
* Position: Design Manager
* Start date: December 2024
* Contract type: Freelance
* Location: Dartford, Kent
* Pay rate: £350 - £500/day
* Duration: 12 months
* Xenon Recruitment contact: Matt Jasper
The company:
A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes across multiple sectors of the built environment.
The project this role is being recruited for is a £40 million Design & Build education complex in Kent.
The role:
As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success. Your role will involve but not be limited to:
* Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjunction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.
* Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
* Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for a live scheme.
* Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
* Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
* Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
* Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
* Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.
About you:
* Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.
* Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
* Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
* Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
* Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
* Experience of working on projects of a similar size would be an advantage but not essential