Design Manager

Reference: 4826261

Job d:
Closing date:

Location:

Nottingham Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 (per annum)
Job type:
Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Construction / Construction - House Building Projects Company:
Hays Consultant:
Jack Hutton Hays office:
Leicester — 1st & 2nd Floor, 2 Colton Square Phone:
Email: jack.hutton

Your new companyA well-established residential developer is seeking an experienced Design Manager / Design Co-ordinator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing developments, taking projects from planning approval through to site commencement. The business prides itself on quality, collaboration and delivering exceptional developments for its clients and customers.

Your new role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the design process throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring all technical, planning and design requirements are achieved within programme and budget.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and co-ordinating external design consultants and specialist teams.

Overseeing planning submissions and the discharge of planning conditions.

Procuring and managing technical surveys, testing and specialist reports.

Organising, chairing and recording design review meetings.

Working closely with commercial teams to ensure designs remain within project budgets.

Managing Section Agreements and ensuring key milestones are achieved.

Liaising with stakeholders including local authorities, consultants, clients and internal teams.

Reviewing technical and construction information to ensure compliance with client requirements.

Identifying opportunities for value engineering and enhanced build quality.

Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements and technical standards.

Supporting the successful handover of schemes from pre-construction through to construction teams.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

A Construction, Architectural or related qualification.

Previous experience in a Design Manager, Design Co-ordinator, Technical Co-ordinator, Technical Manager or similar role within the construction industry.

Strong knowledge of the planning process and construction design stages.

Experience working with external consultants, local authorities and project stakeholders.

Good understanding of Building Regulations, SAP calculations, fire safety and acoustic requirements.

Knowledge of Section Agreements and planning condition discharge processes.

Familiarity with CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of Clients, Principal Designers and Designers.

Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.

Experience using design and project management software.

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary of 60,000 per annum

Company car or car allowance

Performance-related bonus scheme

Private medical cover
28 days annual leave

Hybrid working with 2 days working from home

The opportunity to work on a variety of residential developments

Long-term career progression within a successful and growing business

If you're an experienced Design professional looking for your next opportunity within residential development, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4826261 - Jack Hutton