Design Manager - iconic project - end client

Short on time? This hybrid Design Manager role offers a level of flexibility rarely seen in the construction sector! Not only that, but you’ll also take the lead in delivering one of the organisation’s largest capital projects—while working alongside an exceptional, motivated, and friendly team. What more could you ask for?


A major End Client in the transportation sector is looking to strengthen its major projects team with the appointment of a Design Manager. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in the delivery of the design components for a large-scale construction project, with an estimated build cost exceeding £200 million.


Spanning the full project lifecycle—from RIBA Stage 1 to Stage 7—you’ll have meaningful influence over how the project objectives are met and how to secure the best possible value for investment.


You’ll collaborate closely with a wide range of stakeholders, including the board, external design consultants, internal teams, and end users.


Reporting into the Project Leader, you will be responsible for owning the end-to-end design process; from the start of the project to its completion. This includes overseeing smaller projects as required. 


Other duties include:

• Developing project scopes that support the business to meet its needs
• Finding innovative design solutions that meet project scopes, are realistically deliverable, meet engineering standards, and are cost effective
• Developing clear and transparent design briefs for external design consultants
• Managing and reviewing the outputs of external design consultants, to ensure effective implementation of designs that meet quality requirements and are aligned with delivery milestones and governance tollgates
• Work with the Asset Information Team and other stakeholders to determine the asset information requirements for design and construction contracts

To be successful in this position, you will:

• Be educated to Degree level or equivalent in an architecture, engineering or construction related field
• Hold multi-disciplinary experience in an engineering design or design management role, ideally in a live operational environment with responsibility for delivering safety critical outcomes
• Have demonstrable knowledge of design, construction techniques, technical requirements and construction regulations
• Have experience in addressing constructability challenges, especially for major building projects in live operational settings

In return, you will receive a basic salary in and around 80,000 to 90,000 per annum, a 4,750 flex allowance and a 20% annual bonus. In addition to this, you will receive a signing on bonus, an enhanced employer pension contribution (rises to 8% with service), private medical insurance, 25 days holiday (increases with service) and numerous other benefits. 


If you are interested in hearing more about this position, then please feel free to contact us on 0203 998 7667 and ask for Rob or Lina. Alternatively, feel free to apply via the link along with a copy of your CV, which doesn't have to be up to date. We endeavour to contact all applicants.


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