Design Manager

Design Manager Job Alerts Link Job Description Design Manager Job Location City:
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United Kingdom Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract Pole: BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL (AP002) Full/Part Time:
Full Time Remote/Onsite:
On-site/Office based Travel Requirements:
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We are seeking an experienece Design Manager for the project on a 1-year Fixed Term contract
. Previous design experience on a DfE project would be advantageous, but not essential.

Bouygues are themain contractor for the £51.3 million campus redevelopment of Rosedale College in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Delivered in partnership with the Department for Education (DfE), the projectrepresentsa significant step forward in sustainable campus design. The masterplan involves the demolition of outdated 1960s structures to make way forstate-of-the-art teaching facilities and a dedicated performing arts block. This modern infrastructure is designed to be net zero carbon in operation, aligning with the UK’s wider climate targets and Bouygues UK’s own commitment to low-carbon construction.

You will be responsible to lead/manage the design process to develop a design which is compliant with all contractual requirements, using cost-effective methods. Involvement will include that information will be fully coordinated to deliver the project on time within budget and to meet the clients’ requirements.

• Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification
• Previous main contractor experience
• Strong understanding of the Design & Build process
• Strong knowledge of design process, at commercial and construction design stages
• Understands the RIBA plan of work
• Strong in-depth technical knowledge
• Good knowledge of planning process
• Proven experience of managing design with different sectors i.e. Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation
• Working knowledge of building regulations

Project Design Management
Management of the Design Consultants
Liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, and project staff
Liaison with Site Manager for the development of design packages and procurement strategies

Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction and construction phases
Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs
Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management
Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation
Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures
Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies
Represent Bouygues UK at meetings with clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
Oversee design input to support environmental certifications (e.g., BREEAM)
Contribute to risk management and design quality reviews at key stages
Facilitate design handovers between preconstruction and site teams

Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing.

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Generous share scheme
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

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