Design Manager

The Role
Fortem Solutions are currently recruiting for a newly created Design Manager position to join our established Technical Services department on a permanent basis.
This position is integral to the sustainable business model, using your knowledge and ability to lead the technical design function throughout the RIBA Work stages, from bidding stage, pre-construction and during the construction stage, to ensure that all designs are produced in compliance with relevant legislation.
Come and be part of an exciting team within Fortem, as the business grows to meet Social landlords needs and develop yourself as the team expands.
You will be joining a recently new team developed three years ago who are open, transparent, well bonded and professional offering a one team approach with assistance and guidance to the business. The role is exceptional unique and offers opportunities for you to place your mark on the business and in return it will offer growth, training progression, in a friendly working environment.
This is a high performing, professional and dedicated team offering excellent career progression for the successful individual.
Hybrid position with flexible working, you can be based anywhere in England (some national travel required to sites and offices, accommodation is provided).
The Project
You will be working on large scale Retrofit and Capital Works social housing refurbishment contracts, with particular focus on high risk/high rise buildings.
Essential and Desirable Criteria

* Act as point of contact for design issues.

* Establishment and compliance of design management / information protocols using Fortem Process and Procedure;
Common Data Environment (CDE) i.e. Viewpoint.

* Review designers scopes of services, and novation agreements, against projects, ECI or PSCA agreements

* Ensure individual staff from consultants / specialists / CPD sub-contractor designers are competent to undertake the roles required and follow the Fortem competency framework.

* Establish any other design/specialist consultants required for the scheme, agree scope and fee proposals.

* Ensure all roles and responsibilities of CDM is factored into the design by the design team, PD (PD advisor)

* Review all design information to establish any areas where Fortem can add value to proposals in decarbonisation / Smart Buildings / design efficiencies.

* Assist estimating / commercial with a technical review of specialist design (CDP) subcontractor tender ensuring design teams are consulted for compliance, qualifications, alternative specifications and opportunities

* Delivery of fully co-coordinated and detailed design proposals

* Coordinate and oversee the design process, ensuring all disciplines fully collaborate and work together seamlessly to avoid conflicts and delays

* Establish and obtain fee quotes / commission any required surveys / tests / reports.

* Liaise with the Commercial Team for cost checking and ensuring the design meets the project budget

* Lead Client Design/Review meetings during Bid/Construction Phases.

* Input into design change - Monitor design changes and change control

* Co-ordinate and manage any BREEAM or sustainable requirement i.e embodied carbon requirements and ensure these are achieved through appropriate appointments and delivered to meet the program.

* Lead the Design Team to use the BIM toolkit to improve design co-ordination and promote clash avoidance, if required.
Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria :

* Excellent construction design technical knowledge.

* Excellent management capabilities to manage, direct and drive multi disciplined design teams.

* Knowledge of methodology and sequencing process in delivering a construction project including design and pre-construction activities.

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