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The Design Manager has a critical role to play within all aspects of construction. Design Managers are professionals who manage design teams and all the processes in relation to producing a set of construction issue deliverables that a building can be built from. The design management role can encompass overseeing internal and external design consultant teams, controlling the development of the design concept into manufacturing and managing the installation information. This can be a challenging and highly satisfying role with the Design Manager playing a key part in the overall success of a project.
Job Responsibility:
Manage the design process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise
Review and assist in tender opportunities and value engineering
Engage with and manage the external consultant and sub-contractor design teams
Prepare, manage, monitor and report on the Design Information Release Schedule, Design Programme and Design Responsibility Matrix
Ensure the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice where appropriate
Develop and implement the drawing and document control systems and protocols
Review and assist the Project Manager and Project Planner in developing the construction programme in conjunction with the design programme
Assist the Commercial Team in preparing and developing the procurement schedule
Lead and chair the project design team meetings and design coordination workshops
Assess and review project design information for content, quality, health & safety, CDM and compliance with ERs
Assist the Project Manager and Project QS in reviewing scope of all variation and change control requests
Implement and manage the site RFI process and register
Liaise with clients, contractors, subcontractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders as required to build key project relationships
Manage client expectations and requirements, and promote and manage client engagement within the project team
Provide support and advice to clients as to their requirements and obligations in the development of building design
Ensure design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales
Strive to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction
Assist in on-site SHEQ and preparation of site health and safety plan, site traffic management plans & site fire plans when required
Assist in on-site preparation and management of the site QA and ITP files
Assist in development of company BIM standards and BIM implementation on projects when required
Undertake Quality Inspections, review preparation and content of site quality plans file / ITPs, and report on site quality issues
Requirements:
Relevant design/construction related qualification
Construction industry experience
Strong leadership skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
IT literate
Excellent Communication Skills
Good understanding of Construction processes and all aspects of Buildability
Nice to have:
Experience in the use of full MS Office suite
Experience in working with Document Control
Experience of Viewpoint or equivalent
Knowledge of BIM processes, procedures and software