Senior Design Manager

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest. We are currently looking for Senior Design Managerto complement and support our strong pre-construction team. The role will extend (depending on projects type) to post tender design development, coordination & management of the design teams. The role will be based in our Cambridge office, covering the working area of that office of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, down to North London. Our Pre-construction Team consist of design managers; M&E services coordinators, planners and estimators bid leaders. The successful candidate will be joining a strong dedicated group of individuals who are themselves supported by our in-house design (architectural, structural and civils) consultancy office at Thetford. The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest family run construction business dealing with a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects across multiple sectors. For this role you will need to be focused, knowledgeable of construction techniques, design standards and Building Regulations, self motivated and able to work both independently and within our team of like minded individuals. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, and you will need to hold a clean driving license and be prepared to travel throughout our operating area. The successful candidate needs to be efficient and resourceful, with an invaluable set of interpersonal and problem solving skills and the flexibility to adapt to fast paced, ever- changing environments. You need to be a conscientious, organised and pro-active team player, highly motivated and committed to achieving deadlines and always focused on the task in hand. You should be able manage and appoint design teams and manage them in the production of information through different stages of design development. The role will ideally suit someone from a design background (architectural or engineering) and also construction project management level (with significant design and build experience). The Senior Design Manger Role :- Pre-Construction Manage the design process during the tender stage, from tender to commencement on site. Understanding the design brief Chair design development meetings during the tender process Fully investigate Value engineering and value creation opportunities and work closely with the estimating and commercial team. Interrogation of enquiry documents, usually in the form of an Employers Requirements. Manage our design process via external consultants Close liaison with internal departments ensuring programming and cost management are aligned with design development. Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates. Assist in design deliverables and IRS Assist in the preparation of cost plan/affordability with PQS Attend design meetings & support the teams with construction knowledge & advice on best practice. Attend risk meetings/risk ownership & support the team with advice & best practice Attend client meetings, post tender interviews & support the team with construction knowledge in order to win the bid. Assist the estimator & commercial manager in the preparation of the cost plan, offering advice on the required design issues. Assist the estimator in preparation of sub- contractor packages for tender, advising of design requirements which are to be noted by the subcontractor in the preparation of their quotations. Review design team and Sub contractor design proposals, overmarking (red penning) and commenting on design and construction issues (Bluebeam or similar). Verify & control status of consultants and subcontractors drawings and specifications & maintain registers . Ensure the consultant scope of services, responsibilities and fees are agreed and assist in making appointments. Understand risk management and be able to management the process Understand the issues with the applicable form of contract for the project and highlight where the design process may be at risk. Construction Stages Ensure designers appointments are completed in accordance with procedures as soon as practical. Produce and monitor a design procurement programme / information release schedule Maintain a drawing and specification register as designs develops Monitor any design issues on the project risk register, Ensure architect leads the technical coordination of all design disciplines Monitor the information release schedule on at least a weekly basis and ensure this is matching the construction programme. As required, attend site progress meetings Ensure that each design consultant provides a regular design status report Ensure designers and design subcontractors produce as built information and O and M Manuals in sufficient time towards project completion Ensuring all design approvals are met to suit the construction programme Key skills required : Good organisation skills and work ethic Computer skills need to be proficient on Microsoft Office packages (preferably with experience of the 2010 suite Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems. Any experience with Bluebeam or 4 Projects would be beneficial but not essential (and training can be provided). Excellent spoken and written English A good, clear telephone manner is essential as there will be client interface during the course of the daily works, including Teams meetings. A good team player, able to work independently and as part of a team Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes Good communication, presentation and diplomacy skills Work as part of a team and on your own initiative Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure Other aspects the job offers : 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays. Company car/car allowance Free parking Based at our Cambridge Office. Contributory Pension Scheme Hours of work 8.15am 5pm Monday to Friday. A good salary level, dependent on experience and subject to negotiation. xehkeey Free access to our reward platform Flex (features discounts and cashback offers from a variety of companies and retailers).