Attention Design Leads / Senior Design Managers (Managers)
Role: Design Lead
Location: London and Greater London area + Essex
Salary: Upto £115k + Car Allowance and Packaged benefits associated with a Tier 1 Contractor
The Role:
You will be responsible for leading a team of Senior Design/ Design and Assistant Design Managers. The company is a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor predominantly working in the Education,Healthcare and Commercial Sectors.
Responsibilities:
Lead the assigned function (Healthcare/Public/Residential/Commercial), ensuring best practices are implemented across all project stages (Pre-Construction, Design, Delivery, Aftercare).
Establish the function as a centre of excellence through:
In-house training and Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Individual staff development plans
Ensure all projects include Fire, Quality, and Design start-up meetings to identify risks and opportunities
Collaborate with the Technical Assurance Director and Sector/Regional Leads to manage design and quality across your portfolio
Manage and mentor teams, including Senior Design Managers (SDMs), Design Managers (DMs), and Assistant Design Managers (ADMs), supporting tenders, live projects, and career progression.
Conduct regular site visits to
Monitor compliance with project obligations
Review design programs and processes
Optimize team and project performance
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