Design Manager

Design Manager

Belfast, with travel to construction sites throughout the UK and ROI

We are hiring for our client, a leading construction organisation, seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Design Manager to take ownership of the design process across major construction projects, working closely with consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors, clients and project teams.

Top 3 Things to Know

• Significant project ownership across the full design management process

• UK & ROI project exposure, working across a diverse construction portfolio

• Career development opportunity within an established and progressive construction business

The Role

• Manage design development from pre-construction through to project completion

• Appoint, manage and monitor consultants, designers and specialist subcontractors

• Develop design programmes and Information Release Schedules

• Review and coordinate design information, ensuring compliance with specifications and statutory requirements

• Chair technical and design meetings and manage RFIs, approvals and drawing control

• Monitor Planning, BCAR and BREEAM requirements

• Provide technical and commercial support, identifying design risks, value engineering and opportunities

• Support tender submissions, client presentations and project handover documentation

• Promote safe, sustainable and innovative design solutions

The Person

• Degree/Postgraduate qualification in construction or design, or equivalent

• 3+ years' construction project experience, including design management responsibilities

• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and design information

• Strong document management and coordination skills

• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving abilities

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

• CSR or CSCS card

• BIM/AutoCAD, professional membership and SMSTS/SSSTS are desirable

The Rewards

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Exposure to major UK and ROI construction projects

• Professional development and training opportunities

• Collaborative, technically focused working environment

• Opportunity to progress within an established construction business

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage

For further information and to apply for this Design Manager job, please contact Adam Adair. Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with dedicated expertise across the Built Environment sector, providing informed and confidential career advice.

Salary details are provided as a guide and will depend on experience and expertise.

Skills:
Design Management Project Management RIBA

Benefits:
Pension and Benefits

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