Job Title: Design Manager
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland
Working hours: Mon – Thurs (8-5) Friday Early Finish
Blackfox Solutions are delighted to be working with family owned construction company based in Antrim, Northern Ireland seeking an experienced Design Manager!
The ideal candidate will manage design and pre-construction projects, exhibit excellent leadership skills, and drive technical excellence from initial design to project completion.
Job duties include:
* Experienced in managing design and pre-construction projects for the Education and Healthcare sectors.
* Knowledgeable about JCT Design & Build contracts.
* Experienced in using programming software such as Asta Powerproject and experience in using common data environment (CDE) software such as Viewpoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud.
* Strong grasp of the commercial aspects of off-site construction.
* Excellent skills in communication and organisation.
* Coordinate and integrate design tasks into project schedules.
* Assemble and manage design teams to ensure timely and precise project delivery.
* Obtain client design approval and manage design changes during construction.
* Partner with commercial and construction teams to mitigate project risks.
* Maintain the project risk register throughout the pre-construction phase.
* Lead design team meetings, internally and externally.
* Mentor the design team and foster a collaborative work environment.
* Strong knowledge of fire safety, and technical compliance
* Managing the RFI and NCR process.
* Review design drawings in accordance with Current Regulations and identify discrepancies.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Technical Design, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
* Proven 5+ years’ experience in design and technical management within the construction sector (preferably off-site).
* Experience in CAD, Revit, SolidWorks
* Strong knowledge of planning and building regulations in UK and Ireland.
* Proficiency in project management software and tools including BIM.
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Problem solving and decision-making skills.
How to apply:
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About Black Fox Solutions:
Blackfox Solutions have been working in recruitment since 2010. We have the largest, most established clients and candidates across Northern Ireland and the UK.Our team of dedicated professional Recruitment Consultants work every day alongside companies specialising in specific industries within the private business sectors across Northern Ireland, enabling us to continually provide the most comprehensive list of live jobs currently available throughout the Province.