Design Manager

Design Manager - Building / Construction – Dorset / South Coast – Leisure What Makes it Great? -Opportunity to join a growing building main contractor -Long term local work on the south coast (initial project runs for 2 years alone). -Multi-Million Pound Construction Projects. -Close knit team and inspiring company culture. Also open to consider candidates at various levels from Design Coordinator to Senior Design Manager as they look to grow the team. Role: The role will be responsible for the management of design related issues across multiple sectors on both preconstruction and the Construction Stages of individual projects. The function requires experience in the appointment and management of consultants, monitoring the production of detailed design and managing the design appraisal review process for projects in delivery. Must be experienced in managing the design process, identifying design solutions, design risk and opportunities to support the business in delivering existing pipeline and securing new work. Responsible for all design activities in conjunction with the development team and transition to the delivery teams. Manage all aspects of the consultants and specialist sub-contractors activities working with commercial teams to negotiate their appointments. Requirements: To be considered for this Design Manager role you must meet the following criteria: - Knowledge of Building Sector. - Previous employment as a Design Co-ordinator, D&B Coordinator, D&B Manager or Design Manager. - Previous experience in building sector projects such as Commercial, Leisure, Mixed Use, Residential, Apartment Blocks, Student Accommodation, Hotels, Extra Care Housing, Stadia, MOJ, Industrial, Education or Healthcare. -Previous leisure projects would be ideal but not essential. - Previous Main Contractor employment. - High level of communication skills. - Relevant industry qualification (Degree / HND / HNC etc). Remuneration: The successful Design Manager will receive: *Competitive Basic (Dependent on experience) *Car Allowance *Pension To be considered for this vacancy or to find out more information please apply now. Services advertised by Talk Recruitment are that of an employment business and/or agency