About this Role:
Experienced Design Manager required by the regional office of this busy regional contractor to manage the design process for one of several new build projects in the Hampshire & West Coast. Initially based in the regional South Coast office, you will be involved in one of several schemes currently in preconstruction phase and due to commence imminently on site.
The scope of works typically includes Care Homes & Social housing and new builds etc ranging in value from £5m to £10m in the South Coast region.
Reporting to the Senior Design Manager, and working initially with the preconstruction and construction teams you will manage the schemes through late second stage preconstruction and out to commencement on site; Thereafter you will be based between office, home and on site to suit the needs of the project.
Duties will include:
Management of the design development for packages or sections of works;
Chairing regular design team meetings;
Management of consultant design team;
Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction teams;
Managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;
Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;
Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions;
Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;
Identifying opportunities f...