Outline of the role
As a Design Manager with Farrans, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of our Construction transformation airport project. Managing all aspects of delivery of the design from contract award through to completion, ensuring that the design is delivered to programme, has been reviewed by the team, gained Client approval, and subsequently answering queries and resolving challenges during the construction phase, while assisting in preparing for completion by managing the handover process.
Project outline
Farrans' current project forms part of Bristol Airport’s overall multi-million-pound transformational development plan enabling 12 million passengers a year to use the Airport. It consists of multiple shell and core extensions to the current footprint of the terminal building in order to further enhance the customer airside experience. We are on site with this exciting project, which will play a significant role in the step change of Bristol Airport as it elevates its offering to support new air links and increase inbound tourism. The vision for the future is one with sustainability, safety, and enhanced customer experiences at the heart of it.
As a Design Manager, you will complete but not be limited to:
* Managing the development of the design from contract award through to completion.
* Providing clear direction to designers for all information and monitoring progress.
* Managing designs to ensure they are coordinated and approved in advance of the construction programme.
* Working with the Buying Team to ensure packages are procured on time.
* Reviewing all design information to ensure compliance, buildability, financial viability, and temporary works.
* Contributing to the management of risk & opportunity and value engineering.
* Resolving technical problems and design issues that emerge and sharing solutions with the wider team.
* Actively working to minimise risk to the Contractor from potential defects, potential hazards, and non-compliance.
* Advising on protocol and procedures for formalised workflows for formatted information.
* Implementation of BIM as required by the Project / assisting BIM Manager.
* Supporting the Client in their duties under CDM regulations and their obligations in the development of a design.
* Reviewing and coordinating design and technical-related issues with the Commercial and Operations teams.
* Ensuring that all aspects of the building design are fully coordinated, including but not restricted to fire safety, structures, M&E, façades, internal specifications, service strategies, maintenance strategies, etc.
* Completing Competency Assessments for the Designers/Principal Designers to comply with the Building Safety Act.
* Managing input from the Building Regulations Principal Designer to validate compliance with Building Regulations and the requirements of the Building Safety Act.
* Managing and coordinating external consultants in their day-to-day duties related to design, coordination, and technical aspects of production.
* Managing Subcontractor Design Input and Subcontractor Fabrication Drawing process.
Required skills & experience
* Proven design experience within the Construction or Architecture industry.
* Prior experience within Aviation and structural refurbishment.
* Ability to collaborate across all project teams, such as Commercial, Operations, and Procurement.
* Contractually aware and conversant with common forms of contract & NEC, JCT, etc.
* Understanding of the building safety legislative framework, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations (duty holder roles & competency requirements), and the HRB Procedure Regulations.
* Advanced knowledge of the complete MS Office suite.
* Proficient in the use of document management systems like Aconex.
* Experience in utilising the tools of BIM.
* An analytical approach to work with an eye for detail.
* Hold a manual full UK Driving License.
What we can offer you
Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture that promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways.
In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:
* Car allowance.
* Payment of an annual professional membership.
* Contributory pensions plan up to 6%.
* Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included).
* 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).
* Enhanced family policies.
Living away from home allowance is available with this role (where applicable). We are here to make this as seamless as possible; therefore, we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance, and cover travel costs.
Farrans is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.
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