A fantastic opportunity to join a national contractor as they embark on a newly awarded 5-year framework for South West Water. As Design Manager you will be a key member of the senior management team, responsible for the design function on a range of projects across the whole lifecycle from tenders through to the delivery programme.
As a delivery contractor on non-infrastructure water projects, our client is recruiting a Design Manager who will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design on a range of projects with varying complexity and value. We are interested in hearing from Design Managers who have experience in supporting innovative and cost-effective design solutions and apply value engineering principles.
As a Design Manager you will:
* Support and encourage the development of innovative design solutions to clients’ briefs by the appointed design partner with input from the project team and subcontractors.
* Develop relationships with appointed design partners; review competences, ensure design deliverable dates are achieved, challenge buildability and audit their performance, raising any concerns swiftly.
* Develop relationships with clients during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.
* Chair and minute design team meetings and design workshops to arrive at solutions which are cost effective and meet the requirements ...