Design Manager

JDL Recruitment are partnering with a highly reputable developer as they expand their newly forming data centre team in London
, with a Design Manager.

• Lead and manage design delivery across multiple concurrent projects from RIBA Stage 0 through to completion and handover
• Appoint, coordinate and manage the performance of multi-disciplinary design consultant teams and specialist advisors
• Own and drive design programmes, ensuring timely resolution of design issues and effective decision-making at each stage
• Act as the primary interface between the development, construction, commercial and planning teams on all design matters
• Manage the planning submissions and statutory approvals process, working closely with planning consultants and local authorities
• Ensure designs meet technical requirements, building regulations, planning conditions and internal development standards
• Review and approve technical submittals, RFIs, design change notices and contractor proposals
• Lead value engineering and design risk workshops, ensuring outcomes are commercially and technically sound
• Produce and present design progress reports to senior stakeholders and the wider project team
• Support business development activity, due diligence reviews and feasibility assessments on new opportunities

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Strong working knowledge of RIBA stages and the full design and construction process
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary design teams from concept through to delivery
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels
• Solid understanding of planning legislation, building regulations and CDM requirements
• Experience working on developer or client-side programmes is preferred
• Proficiency in design management tools and document control platforms
• Membership of a relevant professional body (ARB, RIBA, ICE, CIOB or equivalent) is desirable