About this Role:
Ambitious and experienced Design Manager required by the Southampton office of this busy regional main contractor to work on several projects in the Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire areas.
Ideally situated along the M27/M3 corridor, or within this wider region, the role will be to take the lead for Design Management on 1-3 projects in the area, from input to tenders, second stage preconstruction, and live on site. The scope of works you will focus on is typically private and local authority schools and colleges, care and retirement homes, healthcare, commercial, and leisure.
Work is secured via a mixture of competitive tenders, negotiated work for repeat clients, plus regional and national frameworks.
Reporting to the Regional Director and working with preconstruction and project delivery teams, as Design Manager you will be responsible for:
1. Management of the design development for your schemes;
2. Chairing regular design team meetings;
3. Management of consultant design teams;
4. Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants, and the construction team;
5. Agreement of information required schedule and ensuring key dates are achieved;
6. Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors' proposals, employers' requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc.;
7. Identifying opportunities for value engineering where appropriate;
8. Proactive issue resolution;
9. Managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
10. Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the build process.
The role is typically 3 days in the Southampton office plus visits to your sites.
About the Company/Client/Project:
The company is a busy southern main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of schemes ranging from £8m to £20m in value across the following sectors: private and local authority schools and colleges, care and retirement homes, healthcare, leisure, and offices.
Turnover is circa £45m for the office, with a regional base close to the M4 and A34.
Requirements including certificates and qualifications:
Either from an Engineering/Construction delivery or Architectural background, you will possess excellent technical and commercial knowledge, a keen understanding of construction methodology, materials and systems, procurement lead-in times, building regulations, etc.
You will have excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong planning and problem-solving ability, initiative, and a positive approach. In terms of character, you will be a self-motivated, positive, and ambitious individual able to work well within a large team dynamic.
You will ideally have a proven track record of successful project delivery with a recognised Tier 1 or 2 Main Contractor in a Design Management role.
High standards, attention to detail, and the drive to deliver on programme, specification, and budget will be very well rewarded with an excellent salary, benefits, promotional, and development prospects.
For more information on this contract, please contact Martin Olney on (phone number removed) or send your CV to [email address].
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