Managing Director at Vox Network Consultants
Vox Network Consultants is working with a client who can deliver design services for the complete building envelope and façade.
Based in London, they are a unique, multi-disciplinary team of professionals who are passionate about making a positive contribution to our built environment and have carried out multiple projects across the UK, predominantly working in the commercial, residential, healthcare, and education sectors.
THE ROLE
1. Support the Managing Director with corporate governance and strategic management in all aspects of improving the business.
2. Network and build rapport with industry decision-makers (architects, consultants & main contractors) to become the key contact to assist with technical queries and provide expert opinion and knowledge.
3. Provide support and guidance to the Estimating team by assisting them with technical design queries.
4. Attend tender interviews to ensure you win contracts in line with financial targets.
5. Assist in Estimating and providing technical input at handover meetings.
6. Attend initial Design Team meetings with client representatives, providing technical input and advice.
7. Provide senior input into internal design briefing sessions and Project Design reviews.
8. Review drawings in a timely manner that aligns with the Project programme before they are issued.
9. Provide full senior technical support and advisory for the Design Office.
10. Provide technical support for Design Managers and Designers regarding Fire regulations and Building Safety regulations.
11. Network with the external marketplace to identify and review any industry Design innovations.
12. Support the broader Group drive towards a design ‘Centre of Excellence approach.
13. Ensure CDM is implemented in the design and compliance with current regulations and standards.
14. Implement Measures within the Construction and Design Teams to submit technical data for approval on a project-by-project basis.
15. Consider strategies to reduce associated costs, such as lean design and standardisation.
16. Ensure that relevant standards are kept up to date and accessible.
17. Develop a programme to introduce and maintain BIM across the entire business.
18. Adhere to the company Health & Safety policy and ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
THE PERSON
Qualifications/Education level:
15+ years’ experience of advanced level technical facades design work.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Connected and active in the UK facades market with existing relationships and contacts.
Proven technical coaching and mentoring skills.
Previous experience in a similar position within the industry.
SPECIFIC SKILLS & PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
High-level presentation and tender leading experience.
Ability to prioritise work within competing deadlines and use initiative.
Proactive with an eye for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering, Design, and Management
Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Design Services
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