Design Manager Job at JLL (Bristol)

Job Description

You will be a key member of the design team responsible for the design function on live schemes. Managing and co-ordinating the design of a range of projects of varying complexity and value from tender stage through to the completion of construction stage design information. To utilise construction knowledge and experience to support innovative and cost-effective design solutions in conjunction with the appointed design partner and the project team, apply value engineering principles to ensure best value for all parties, and ensure an effective construction phase by applying an understanding of site management practices, interface management, risks, costs and co-ordination.

Job Responsibility

Support and encourage the development of innovative design solutions to client’s 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 client 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 of the procurement and construction activities
Understand the process and risks/opportunities related to managing the design
Adopt a proactive approach to value engineering throughout the design phase, by keeping up to date with latest construction techniques and legislation
Ensure that the scope sheets for each package in conjunction align with duties schedule and utilise these to feed design and procurement programmes and direct design team
Contribute to the programmes to produce information for both procurement and construction purposes. Be able to control information flow to suit these parameters from consultants and sub-contractors alike and be able to identify and report when problems are occurring and deal with non-performing parties in a robust fashion
Produce, monitor, and drive production through appropriate use of KPIs for the design process
Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors
Attend appropriate Subcontractor selection interviews, including preparation beforehand
Review appropriate subcontract enquiries to subcontractor designed packages
Appoint/ evaluate the Design Coordinators. Ensuring terms and conditions of appointment are acceptable.

Requirements

Experience of working as a Design Manager for a main contractor ideally on aerospace/manufacturing projects in live occupied environments
Competent user of collaborative platforms
Well-developed technical construction knowledge
Knowledge and experience of various design standards (e.g. WIMES, Client Standards)
Experience of P6, Microsoft Project or similar (desirable)
Degree qualified in a relevant construction subject
Professionally qualified e.g. C.Eng or MCIOB (desirable)
Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels, both verbally and in writing
Adaptable and flexible
Ability to plan, report, organise and project manage, especially in relation to programme output
Analytical problem solver
Client and customer focused to build productive relationships
Ability to make reasoned and informed judgements and coordinate decisions
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Effective leadership skills
Competent user of MS packages e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word.

Nice to have

Experience of P6, Microsoft Project or similar
Professionally qualified e.g. C.Eng or MCIOB

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