Job Vacancy Details
Design Manager
Major International Construction Group
London & M25
Permanent ⁄ £50000 - £60000
Updated May 9, 2008
Working alongside the Project Manager/Director and Commercial Manager as an integral part of the Project Management Team you will work closely with the Project Planner and Building Services Manager to ensure timely project delivery whilst ensuring client satisfaction.
You will be responsible for ensuring all Design Work instructions are completed for a specific project as well as producing, agreeing and managing a realistic design programme to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements. Primarily you will be responsible for on site design management regularly reviewing project performance and working closely with the client, design organisations and project team implementing continuous improvement programmes and providing guidance on design related issues.
Further to this you will be involved with projects at the bid and pre-construction phases and may be asked to carry out bid management tasks as well as reviewing contractor proposals and review the design with respect to any mitigating health & safety issues.
Who we're looking for
As a Design Manager, you will have experience working for a similar organisation on new-build projects of varying construction types. Ideally you will have exposure to both RC Frame and Steel Frame construction and high-rise and defence experience would be desirable but not essential. You will be familiar with current design packages with the relevant qualifications. You may be experienced as a Design Manager but looking to take the next step forward working on larger projects or at a more senior level. The successful candidate will have skills in:
• Planning & organising
• Achieving & proactivity
• Relationship building
• Delivering through effective people management
• Business awareness
• Customer focussed
• Driving & contributing to continuous improvement
• Dealing with change management
About our client
My client is one of the most successful major contracting organisations operating in the UK and internationally. As a multi-disciplinary organisation they work across the infrastructure, building and building services markets in a multitude of market sectors including health, education, commercial property and national government. As a market leader within the commercial building arena they work with a variety of construction methods to build strong client relationships and gain repeat business from a number of key high profile clients.
What's on offer
Negotiable depending upon experience with a comprehensive benefits package including pension, healthcare, car/car allowance and more.
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 020 7831 2000.
Job Ref: 12937618
Your application will be sent to Stevan Kottritsch.
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