Design Manager

Our client is a contracting and property developer that specialise in Planning, Construction, Design, Fit-outs services across London and the southeast, for the Residential, Leisure, Healthcare, Heritage, and public sectors. They generate over £80 million in turnover and have a successful track record of quality projects which can value at excess of £35 million. We are currently seeking a Design Manager for the business and someone that will work on new build residential and care home projects. We are interested in both established Design Managers and Architects/ Architectural Technicians that are looking to take the next step in their career. Duties include but aren’t limited to: * Appointing external consultants. * Resolving technical issues arising from sites. * Managing the consultants’ appointment process & paperwork including PI insurance. Collateral Warranties. * Checking working drawing packages produced by External Consultants. * Suggesting alternative construction methods, details, and materials to increase margin, improve quality and reduce lifetime costs. * Obtaining design drawings from suppliers and obtaining consultant approval. * Appointing / checking Landscape Architects details. * Checking Structural Engineers drawings in relation to the Architects drawings. * Attending site meetings and reporting to the Head of Pre-Construction regarding updates and progress. * Obtaining ground investigation/remediation reports. * Obtaining Robust Detail certification or arranging sound testing for Building Regulations / CSH compliance. * Attending departmental development review meetings. * Issuing drawings to other departments and site. * Liaising with Highway authorities in relation to Section Agreements (278, 38, 104). * Dealing with the Party Wall surveyors to obtain relevant approvals. * Discharging and liaising with Planning Authorities in relation to planning conditions. * Discharging and liaising with Building Control body in relation to building regulation discharges