Design Manager - Retrofit
Location: Midlands & North
Salary: Up to £65k plus package
We are working with a leading Property Services and Refurbishment Contractor to recruit a Design Manager to join their Retrofit division in the Midlands and North Region.
This role can be based out of their West Midlands or Manchester office, with travel between projects and sites expected.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Build and develop a robust top-class internal design service across all work streams.
2. Produce design programmes, design scopes, and design responsibility matrices.
3. Manage design to ensure contract compliance with all work specifications and PAS2035/2030 standards.
4. Oversee the management and delivery of design information in line with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects.
5. Ensure appointed Design Consultants carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
6. Implement Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximize project profitability.
7. Work collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
8. Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.
9. Participate in client meetings and briefings, specifically with internal workforce and external contractors.
10. Advise PAS accredited installers to ensure the quality of work meets PAS standards.
Experience / Skills Required:
1. Previous experience in a similar role for either a developer, contractor, or consultancy.
2. Ability to manage the design process for projects autonomously.
3. Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement, and project delivery.
4. Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline; Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator beneficial.
5. Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently.
6. Previous experience working on PAS2030 and PAS2035.
7. Experience working on retrofit projects in the social housing sector is highly desirable.
Please apply online now, and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr