Our client has a great opportunity for a Design Manager (highways experience essential) to work within their expanding team. You will be responsible for driving delivery of all Capital design work on the East Sussex contract, liaising closely with the Project Managers, Team Leads, and design subcontractors.
As a Design Manager you will:
1. Drive the delivery of the design programme, working closely with Project Managers, Team Leads, and designers.
2. Ensure adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015.
3. Review designs to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet current standards, ensuring that liability is not a risk to the business.
4. Review fee proposals submitted by subcontracted design teams to ensure they are accurate and sufficient for the work required.
5. Ensure that processes and plans are followed to achieve all service agreements with the client and key performance indicators.
6. Monitor financial expenditure to ensure financial targets for profit and margin are fully met.
7. Develop and manage strategic links and relationships with customers and other key stakeholders involved in the projects to fully understand their requirements and resolve issues and problems in a timely manner.
Who we're looking for:
1. A person whose attitudes, conduct, and demeanor reflect our client's values and who is able to effectively represent the company.
2. A strong people manager who is focused and has experience in getting the best out of people.
3. Significant previous design management experience, along with highways design and civil engineering experience.
4. A full driving license is essential.
5. PC literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel.
6. Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly, and expressively.
7. Capable of influencing within cross-functional teams.
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