Design Manager

Belong at Bovis

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm. We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method.

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Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for delivering design management on projects from pre-bid to handover working with the senior project team, supported by senior members of the Design Management Team.

• Deliver Design Management on projects using relevant experience and judgement
• Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
• Represent the business with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Manage complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts
• Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations
• Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers
• Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections
• Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA).
• Report to the Head of Design Management / Lead Design Manager / Senior Design Manager (as appropriate) at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
• Manage design through internal project governance with support from seniors e.g.:
• Bid and conversion commitment reviews
• Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews
• Internal and external audits

• Appropriate CSCS card for the role
• Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (Batchelors Degree in suitable subject e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management etc.).

• Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Act Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
• Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction
• Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners with support from senior Design Management Team
• Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences
• Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes;
  Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.

• Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides
• Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor
• Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of   Principal Designer and   Principal Contractor
• D…