Design Manager

Getting the design right is crucial to the success of any project we are expanding our preconstruction team and recruiting a Design Manager to support our projects across the East Midlands. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid way from our preconstruction office in Nottingham home and onsite.

The key responsibilities are:

• Lead the design process to produce accurate information in line with the agreed specification and cost plan / estimate
  


• It is also equally important to manage the appointment of consultants and ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services.
  


• Develop a design programme with the consultants to meet the agreed whole life programme dates
  


• Provide cost effective technical solutions
  


• Chair design team meetings and issue actions
  


• Produce designs that meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals and record on appropriate tracking logs.
  

Requirements

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The ideal candidate:

• Will have managed design on projects between 10 and 40 million pounds across multiple sectors.
  


• Blue light project experienced is desired but not essential
  


• Have an understanding of CAD Microsoft Office and various other construction technology
  


• Be able to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications
  


• Able to mange specialist designers/ subcontractors and supply chain partners
  


• Hold a valid driving license and a CSCS card
  

Benefits

In return

In return we provide you a competitive salary comprehensive benefits package to fit your lifestyle and priorities the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime!