Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Design Coordination and Management: Lead the design team, coordinating the work of architects, engineers, and other specialist consultants. Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and other technical documents, ensuring compliance with building regulations, codes, and client requirements. Identify and resolve design issues, ensuring timely resolution and adherence to project schedules.
• Client and Stakeholder Management: Maintain effective communication and collaboration with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders. Present design proposals and updates to clients and project teams. Address client concerns and ensure their satisfaction with the design process.
• Value Engineering and Cost Control: Proactively identify opportunities for value engineering and cost optimisation during the design phase. Collaborate with the estimating team to ensure designs are aligned with project budgets.
• Risk Management: Identify and assess design-related risks, developing mitigation plans and contingency strategies. Ensure that all design decisions are made with a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date design records and documentation. Prepare reports on design progress and any potential issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay abreast of industry trends, design technologies, and best practices. Contribute to the development and implementation of design management processes within the company.

• Proven track record as a Design Manager within the construction industry, preferably with experience working on commercial projects.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, codes, and construction methods.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate design teams.
• Proficiency in using design software, including AutoCAD and BIM software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making skills.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.