Design Manager

£400 - £450 per day (Umbrella)
Midlands based, 1 day p/w in Redditch
6-month contract

I'm currently working with a leading property services contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Design Manager to support their growing portfolio of projects across the Midlands.

You'll be overseeing multiple projects at any one time, with responsibility for driving the design process from RIBA Stages 1-4, ensuring projects are progressing effectively and that the right design solutions are being delivered.

• Manage the design process across 2-3 projects simultaneously.
• Oversee and coordinate design activity through RIBA Stages 1-4.
• Lead and manage a small design team, consisting of a Design Manager and Design Coordinator.
• Manage external consultants, designers and key project stakeholders.
• Ensure design programmes, deliverables and deadlines are being met.
• Support the development and implementation of a new Project Services Agreement (PSA).
• Provide regional design management support across the Midlands.
• Attend the Redditch office one day per week, with flexibility to manage the remainder of your workload regionally.

• Previous experience working as a Design Manager within construction, housing or property services.
• Essential high-rise residential experience.
• Refurbishment experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from a new-build background will also be considered.
• Strong understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work, particularly Stages 1-4.
• Experience managing design teams, consultants and multiple projects.
• Confident managing stakeholders and driving design programmes forward.
• Someone proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership of their workload.