Following the award of a £50m+ new build project, a Tier One contractor is seeking a Design Manager on a freelance basis for a duration of 18 months to two years.
Overseeing the Design process, you’ll exemplify the company's commitment to Health & Safety, ensuring quality and best practice will be second nature to you.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage the development of all Contractor design within the project.
2. Ensure strict adherence to all design and build procedures.
3. Ensure the design and delivery program is always adhered to.
4. Co-ordinate external contractors with the Design team.
5. Develop and finalise various works packages.
6. Ensure the external contractor’s elements of the project are developed in accordance with the project specifications and drawings achieving the desired quality.
7. Effectively manage and co-ordinate sub-contractors works packages and design information flow.
8. Chair Co-ordination Meetings and Subcontractor Design Meetings and any other such meetings as necessary.
9. Responsible for contract administration for the contractor’s design portion packages.
10. Assist in providing monthly internal and external site performance reports covering design, design development, risk, and procurement / off-site manufacture.
11. Assist the commercial team with subcontract issues and any divergence from the tendered bid.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate would ideally be degree qualified in a construction-related subject with extensive experience within a design management role. However, this role would also suit someone who is currently working in a Design Coordination capacity who is looking to take on more responsibility and progress towards a Design Manager level. Applicants must have UK construction experience, ideally with a building main contractor or architectural practice.
Skills:
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD knowledge is a plus.
2. Willingness to learn and work on own development outside the role.
3. Organised with excellent time management skills.
Remuneration:
Day rate will vary depending on experience but as a guide £(Apply online only) per day (Ltd company).
This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.
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