Design Manager

Design Manager

Location - South Yorkshire

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a Tier 1 Main Contractor to work within their Infrastructure - Water Yorkshire Business division based in South Yorkshire. Successful candidates would need to demonstrate past' experience of working within the water industry.

Design Manager - Benefits

• Salary Negotiable
• Car Allowance
• Annual Leave 26 days plus bank holidays + 2 days for volunteering opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Professional memberships fees
• Office / Hybrid WFH Flexibility

Design Manager - The Role

• The Design Manager will be part of the senior project team responsible for the design function and team (both internally and externally) on live schemes.
• Manage and co-ordinate the design of a range of projects of varying complexity and value from tender stage through to the completion of construction stage design information.
• To utilise construction knowledge and experience to support innovative cost-effective and low carbon design solutions in conjunction with the appointed design partner and the project team, apply value engineering principles to ensure best value for all parties, and ensure an effective construction phase by applying an understanding of site management practices, interface management, risks, costs and co-ordination.
• You will have a proven track record of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages. This experience will include working on contracts principally across the non-infra water sector.
• The role will require assistance to the commercial team in the preparation of contracts with Design Partners and assessing and challenging estimates to ensure value for money is being provided

Design Manager - Requirements

• Degree qualified in a relevant construction subject BEng / BSc Construction Management
• CEng / MCIOB (desirable)
• Knowledge and experience of various design standards (e.g. WIMES, Client Standards).
• Experience of P6, Microsoft Project or similar (desirable).
• Well developed Technical construction knowledge
• Prepared to be flexible and work in Contractors , Client & Designers office and visit sites if required
• Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels, both verbally and in writing.

For further information, contact Amy Gough at the Birmingham office.

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Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.