Senior Design Manager
The Company
Our client is a prestigious global developer with an exceptional track record of delivering luxury and award winning flagship destinations. At present they hold a £50bn project portfolio with a further £3bn secured for the next 10 years. They have delivered an array of high profile projects within the retail, commercial and residential sectors across the UK.
The Project
An £800m+ major new build, mixed use, development based in West London. The overall build value exceeds £800m and will deliver 1500+ new homes and commercial / leisure space across various high-rise blocks.
Requirements
For this role it is ideal but not essential that you carry the following;
* Relevant industry qualifications; minimum of HNC/HND/DEGREE
It is essential that you hold the skills & experience below;
* Extensive background, with a proven track record of success on major projects with a proven Main Contractor or Subcontractor
* Comfortable and experienced working on major projects with build values in excess of £100m+
* Strong IT Skills
* Experience of most forms of contract
* Excellent sales and presentation skills
* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects
* Strong communication and attention to details
* Indication of strong interpersonal and people management skills
The Role
* Job Title: Senior Design Manager
* Job Type: Permanent
* Project: £800m+High Profile Design & Build Mixed Use Scheme in West London
* Location: West London
* 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 level of functionality and recommending possible alternatives for prop