Projects​/Design Manager

Our client is a national civil contractor looking for an experienced Design / Project Manager based in the Central Belt of Scotland to manage a large multi-million-pound national contract. You will be responsible for the full infrastructure on this project and have experience delivering the best solutions from concept to completion, acting as the main point of contact between the design team and the construction team.

• Managing permanent and temporary works designs
• Managing the design process, with a focus on buildability and efficiency, to ensure the optimum solution is arrived at from concept through to delivery
• Development of design deliverables schedule in coordination with the designers
• Liaising with the project teams to ensure design is developed in line with expectations
• Ensuring a design programme is prepared and agreed with each designer
• Liaising with the project planner to incorporate the design programme into the main programme
• Chairing regular meetings with the designers to ensure the design is developing as planned
• Monitoring progress of the design and works and updating the programme as necessary
• Ensuring the design is managed in accordance with the relevant operating procedures
• Liaising with clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and third parties as appropriate
• Providing technical input and advice as required for live projects and tenders
• Providing input into programmes where required, including tender, design, construction and variation / compensation event programmes
• Undertaking a review of the developing design and managing the technical query process
• Managing the flow of information from the design team and advising the project team of any impact on progress and programme.
• Providing necessary information to the Procurement Department to enable the procurement of materials and subcontractors

• Excellent understanding of the design process and management of interfaces between disciplines
• Track record of site-based experience and a very high level of knowledge of the design and construction process
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Proficiency with all software and IT systems to the benefit of the role and company
• Understanding of specific NEC contracts and ability to take appropriate action

This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected Tier 1 contractor on a very interesting and rewarding project located in the Central Belt of Scotland.

• Full UK Working Visa required.

• Salary: GBP 50,000 – 65,000 per year
• Experience:
  
  5 years required