Design Manager; Main Contractor Hertfordshire

Position: Design Manager (Main Contractor) | 60,000 – 65,000 + package | Permanent | Hertfordshire
Job y: 60,000 - 65,000 + package

Region:
Hertfordshire Contact:
Rob Phone: A leading, national main contractor that deliver multi-million pound public and commercial projects have a great opportunity for a Design Manager to join them on a permanent basis, based from their offices in Hertfordshire.

The company deliver projects in a number of sectors including education, leisure, health, retail, hotels, offices, as well as national frameworks for Government and Local Authorities. They have been established for many years and are recognised as one of the most reputable main contractors in the industry.

The Design Manager will be responsible for co-ordinating and integrating the activities of external design consultants, assist on pre-construction activities and tender opportunities, and ultimately control and interrogate the activities of external design consultants.

Overview of Responsibilities:

Manage the design process during the tender stage

Attend pre-qualification interviews and presentations as required

Agree the tender information required schedule with the bid team Chair design development meetings during the tender process

Interrogation of enquiry documents

Production of a Contractor’s Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments

Manage design process via external consultants

Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design

Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates

Review Sub-contractor design proposals

Verify & control status of consultants and subcontractors drawings and specifications & maintain registers

Ensure the consultant scope of services, responsibilities and fees are agreed

Facilitate the completion of a project risk register

Attend tender launch / tender adjudication and launch meetings as required

Experience:

Holds the relevant qualifications (Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline)
Experience working for a reputable Main Contractor Commercial awareness

Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes

Experience of site/contract procedures

Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads

Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures

Able to commute to Hertfordshire (near Stevenage) on a daily basis

If you are a Design Manager and feel that you would be a good fit for this role, please apply with an updated CV or call Rob on: