Design Manager

Salter Grange is in search of a proactive Design Manager to join one of the UK's largest privately-owned construction, development, and property services companies.

With an impressive annual turnover of £2 billion and a busy schedule of projects, the company is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join them on nationwide government frameworks projects with values of £5m - £20m.

The successful Design Manager will be involved in the full project life cycle and be involved in an exciting £50m Commercial Fit-Out/Refurbishment scheme in the UK to support the development and management of the design function within the business.

Design Manager Responsibilities:

Coordinate project team comments and resolve any design-related construction queries with the design team
A desire to constantly learn, improve and share knowledge and experience
Demonstrating management qualities to encourage effective design team and construction team coordination and collaborative working to meet the Project goals
Understanding the project requirements, including Client brief & business processes, and Employer Requirements
Assisting in the mitigation of design risks as part of the team
Take part in design coordination and design progress meetings with the design team and subcontractors, and ensuring that design risk assessments are produced.
Support in the production of the Contractors' Proposals.
Collaborating with all pertinent stakeholders to formulate and oversee a pragmatic design timeline and information schedule.
Championing the implementation of Continuous Improvement strategies and innovation.
Verifying that designs undergo thorough review and validation to achieve compliance
Mitigate health and safety concerns and address design intricacies
Design Manager Requirements:

HNC in Building Studies, Degree in Design Management or Architecture.
Previous experience in new-build, modular, and MOJ projects.
A positive ‘can-do’ attitude, a sense of responsibility and a passion for collaborative working.
Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.
If you are a motivated Design Manager and desire to accelerate your career by joining a highly respected Main Contractor in the UK, please apply with your CV using the provided link