Design Manager
* Location: Reading
* Project Type: MOD Framework New Build & Refurbishment
* Duration: Temporary to Permanent
* Rate: Up to £400 per day DOE
We are working with a leading Main Contractor delivering a long-term MOD framework in Reading, offering a secure pipeline of work for a minimum of 3 years, with potential for further extension. The project comprises a combination of new build and refurbishment schemes, forming part of a wider defence infrastructure programme. The new build elements will include a variety of structures such as office buildings, training facilities, storage units, and ancillary buildings, constructed using a mix of steel frame and reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction methods. Refurbishment works will involve upgrades to existing MOD facilities, including internal reconfigurations, M&E enhancements, and fabric repairs within live operational environments.
Security Clearance Required
Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to undergo security vetting.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leading the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery
2. Coordinating internal and external design consultants, architects, and specialist subcontractors
3. Ensuring design outputs meet project specifications, programme milestones, and technical requirements
4. Managing design approvals and facili...