Freelance Design Manager
The Company
A leading global construction group providing technical regeneration services across the UK. Our client operates across various build sectors including: residential, education, healthcare, facilities and maintenance and upholds a strong sense of social responsibility throughout their business. They have an impressive portfolio of major developments with build values in excess of £200m alongside a healthy track-record of profit growth and annual global revenue in excess of £50bn. They are a highly awarded contractor with a number of industry awards and accreditations.
The Project
Managing the design process for the pre-construction phase of a new student campus in the North East of England with an overall build value exceeding £100m. If the bid is successful, you will be kept on to manage all stages of design for the duration of the project from inception to completion.
Requirements
For this role it is essential that you carry the following skills as a minimum;
* Excellent presentation skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Strong communication and attention to details
It is also essential that you hold the experience below;
* Extensive background with 5 years minimum experience in a Design Management position
* A proven track record of success on major projects with a main Contractor in the residential sector
The Role
* Job Title: Design Manager
* Job Type: Freelance
* Duration: 6 Months (Minimum)
* Project: Pre-con for a New Student Campus in the North East of England in excess of £100m
* Reporting to: Design Director
Duties
* Managing technical drawings and plans
* Working with operations and pre-con teams
* Identifying efficiencies, risks and opportunities
* Ensure that the design is compliant with the brief
* Provide a turnkey design service during the pre and post contract
* Developing and maintaining the projects design management plan
* Develop innovative design solutions to clients briefs with input from the design team
* Ensure full compliance with all relevant codes and standards including Building Regulations
* Liaise with all members of the development team, from consultants to the sub-contractors
* Managing external figures in order to arrange; fee proposals, appointments and variations
* Bringing together architects, structural and service engineers, specialist designers and BIM technicians to create coordinated designs
* Identifying and managing risks and opportunities through value engineering and on-going technical awareness
* Providing management and support to the project design team and delegating tasks to team members according to their specific competencies
* On-going review to identifying the most cost efficient way to deliver the required leve