Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager – Fixed Term Contract – Guildford

An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will be based in or around the Guildford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

• Managing the relationships with the client, subcontractors, project and design teams for the efficient development and delivery of designs on a project or bid.
• Lead the design process in accordance with the Galliford Try Building Management System.
• Apply and monitor compliance with CDM 2015 and the principle of prevention and safety in design.
• Identify and mitigate design risk and realise opportunities through all stages of a bid or project.
• Assist in the selections of designers for a project and ensure competency checks are undertaken.
• Develop and agree the scope and responsibilities for consultants and invite fees for the compilation and management of the project fee schedule.
• Develop the design programme in conjunction with the Planner and develop, manage, monitor and report on the Information Release Schedules and progress and quality of design deliverables to seek advice.
• Manage statutory and 3rd party processes such as Planning, Building Control, BREEAM.
• Undertake site inspections to ensure the As-built product meets the design criteria.

• Experienced in and knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Aware of Health & Safety responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
• Able to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
• Understands buildability and will challenge if designs do not meet the sequencing or construction methodology.
• Analytical with advanced problem-solving skills.
• Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
• Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and managing of design change process.

With an impressive order book of over £4.2 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, offering stability and the chance to work on high-profile UK projects. You will join diverse teams working at a high professional level with opportunities to stretch your capabilities and realise long-held career goals.

We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people through our Be Well programme, offering discounts, advice and support. We invest in high-quality training across leadership development and apprenticeship programmes, and our Career Paths initiative provides tailored training and support.

Our Agile Working programme provides flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can access a variety of working practices to suit individual needs and those of the team.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees; employee assistance programme provides 24/7 support
• Paid-for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction businesses with a vision to be a people-oriented, progressive business. Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, and caring for the environment in which we work.

We hold true to our values, delivering excellence for clients and the community, and acting with integrity. We collaborate with clients, supply chain…