Design Manager

Position Design Manager

Location:

Warrington

Pay Rate £400 - £480-a-day

An exciting opportunity as one of UK's largest main contractors is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their retail and interiors division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK's most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £1.5bn and over 2000 employees nationwide.

You will be working on Retail fit‑out projects for leading high‑street brands with project values generally ranging from £500k to £5m; experience working on fit‑out or refurbishment projects previously is essential.

• Manage the proposals
• Produce and negotiate the project‑specific designer agreements, scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully understood by all parties
• Ensure the project design is reviewed, mitigating Health & Safety issues
• Produce & manage a realistic design programme & information required schedule satisfying design, procurement & construction requirements
• Provide input into the design team PDR’s
• Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement programmes and innovation

• The successful individual will have worked for a main contractor or as lead Architect on fit‑out or refurbishment projects previously
• It is recommended that they are working towards Professional Membership and professional qualifications in Building or Design relevant to the business stream
• Retail fit‑out experience would be preferred
• Good communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure
• The individual should have a desire to continuously pursue innovation & development, with a focus on the customer and the relevant business stream
• The individual will have been the lead on projects previously and will have experience taking projects from inception through to completion
• Excellent IT skills, numeracy and good written communications skills are required

This is a great opportunity to further your career with this leading main contractor and work in a stable environment. Long‑term career prospects are on offer for the successful applicant along with a generous remuneration.