Design Manager​/Senior Design Manager

Design Manager High-End Office Fit-Out – Manchester | Contract | 6 Months | Competitive Day Rate

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading main contractor on a prestigious, high-end office fit-out project in Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager with a strong background in commercial interiors and CAT A / CAT B office fit-out projects to join an established project team on a six-month contract.

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process from concept through to delivery, ensuring the design meets the client's expectations, programme requirements and project specifications.

• Managing and coordinating the design process across all project stages.
• Liaising with architects, consultants, subcontractors and the client team.
• Reviewing design information, drawings and specifications.
• Ensuring design packages are coordinated, buildable and delivered to programme.
• Identifying and resolving design issues and potential clashes.
• Monitoring design deliverables and ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Supporting procurement and construction teams with technical design information.
• Maintaining quality standards throughout the project.

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor.
• Strong background in high-end commercial office fit-outs.
• Excellent design coordination and technical management skills.
• Experience managing consultants, subcontractors and design deliverables.
• Strong communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work to tight programmes in a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive contract day rate, dependent on experience.
• Initial six-month contract.
• Prestigious high-end office fit-out project.
• Opportunity to work with an established main contractor.
• Manchester-based project.

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