Overview
Opportunity for a Design Manager to join the Life Science team in Macelsfield.
As a Design Manager, you will lead the delivery of effective design across multiple projects or a single large-scale project. This role involves providing a focus for, and leading the pre-construction and construction design processes, liaising with the client, client vendors, the design team, in-house bid team, operations team, and other supporting digital/information functions within the John Sisk & Son business. You will oversee the design and development of facilities, equipment, and processes within the life sciences & technology sector, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards. This role shall be client-facing, with the requirement for wider stakeholder engagement.
Travel shall be within the regional geography of the locations, with a requirement to work between co-locations (site, office, clients’ offices).
Responsibilities
* Possess a strong understanding of contractual procurement routes and contractual administration, Design & Build (D&B), Engineering Procurement Construction Management (EPCM), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), JCT, and NEC Contracts.
* Possess a strong understanding of life science technologies and processes, including equipment, instrumentation, vendor engagement, and workflows.
* Possess a strong understanding of design stage plans of work to reflect client design and procurement work stages, i.e., RIBA, FEL (Front-End Engineering Design), Architecture Engineering, and Construction (AEC).
* Work closely with various stakeholders, including scientists, engineers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
* Identify and resolve design and technical issues that may arise during the project lifecycle.
* Identify opportunities for improvement in design processes and facility operations.
* Manage and mentor design teams, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to succeed.
* Provide a focus for and lead the pre-construction phase briefing and design processes.
* Lead John Sisk & Son design management procedures, providing a functional link between the commercial, construction teams, other John Sisk & Son in-house digital and innovation support functions, and the designers throughout the project life.
* Implement processes that enable the design to be challenged and interrogated within a collaborative team framework.
* Implement agreed processes for the production, control, and distribution of design information at different project stages.
* Ensure regular progress reporting of the design.
* Ensure design information is thoroughly reviewed for buildability, safety and maintainability, completeness & compliance, and technical suitability before use.
* Assist the Design Leader in promoting innovation in design management, methodology, processes, and practices.
* Assist the Design Leader in promoting the application and adoption of the Company's vision and values in all design management activities.
* Design for Manufacture and Assembly, and solutions optioneering.
* Manage consultancies.
* Information and Change Control.
* Design compliance (client’s compliance and legislative compliance).
* Provide a mentoring role for junior design managers/coordinators.
* Support both the pre-construction and construction processes, and play a leading role in the review, research, understanding, and implementation of innovative design solutions at every stage of the design process, being responsible for leading the tasks and processes of the design team.
Experience
* Have at least 10 years of experience.
* The ideal candidate shall have an exceptional working knowledge of current LST procurement routes, contractual administration, and a good understanding of design stage workflows associated with the LST sector.
* The candidate will have a strong design bias either towards an architectural CSA or engineering MEP background, with a good understanding of the other discipline.
* They will liaise between the client, design consultants, and the project staff for design matters, as well as liaising with the Site Management for the development of design packages and procurement strategies.
Qualifications
* Construction or Engineering diploma/degree qualified.
Additional Information
* Competitive salary.
* Company Car (Depending on role).
* Pension.
* Annual bonus.
* 26+ days annual leave.
* Much more!
Our people are at the heart of our success, and our proposition to them is to work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits, and surround yourself with great people.
Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfills all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted, and introductory fees will not apply.
At Sisk, we are committed to attracting and hiring diverse talent into our organization. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can get in the way of meeting remarkable candidates. We also know that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't feel they meet all the criteria. Give your transferable skills the chance to tell the full story. It’s not all about your technical expertise. Don’t hold back; we’d love to hear from you.
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