Design Manager

Design Manager
Northamptonshire
c£45,000
Key skills: Design Manager, Design Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Technical Coordinator, Technical Lead, MMC, SIPS
:: Growing business with an expanding product and project portfolio
:: Genuine opportunity for progression to Senior Design Manager
:: Employer committed to the welfare of their people
We are working exclusively with an exciting business who are expanding their product range and exploring new markets, including framework agreements for education projects to the value of £2 million.
Now seeking a Design Manager who will be managing the workflow of outsourced Designers on some complex projects and with demanding clients.
You will be involved usually at RIBA stages 1-4, ensuring the designs are conforming to client expectations and to the required timescales.
Key responsibilities:
* Taking a lead in the project design process, ensuring objectives on time, scope and client requirements are met
* Working closely with all key players within the design process, including subcontract Design teams
* Attend and run design team meetings, ensuring all stakeholders are kept updated in the process
* Providing information on budgets and project variations for cost-effective design solutions
* Developing and maintaining project information management processes
* Reviewing design information and providing feedback to Designers
* Keeping up to date with design trends and technologies
About you:
* Driven and keen to grow your career - you will have an opportunity to grow to Senior Design Manager
* Able to work in a fast-paced environment, respond to changing requirements
* Able to apply yourself and "get stuck in" to bring projects in on time
* Prepared to start at the deep end, learning as you go along (but supported by your line manager)
* Ideally experienced with education projects and/or familiar with SIPS or other MMC systems
Working with this exciting and growing business, you will enjoy:
* Office based in a great rural Northamptonshire location with the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis (ideally 3 days in office, 2 from home)
* Support from your line manager both as you grow into the role but also to gain Chartered status (CIAT, MRICS, CIOB)
* Private health insurance
* 20 days holiday rising annually to a maximum of 25 days + Bank Holidays
If this looks like a good prospect, and you meet a good proportion of the criteria above, apply today. If you think you meet the key requirements but need further clarification, please call Sue or Annie at ARV Solutions for a confidential discussion.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:

This employer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.