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Design Manager

Posted 12 days ago

  • Dartford, Kent
  • Temporary
  • competitive benefits package
  • £350 to £500 /Day
  • Sponsored

New Design Manager position in Dartford, Kent. Have you just finished an assignment and looking for your next role?




  • Position:�Design Manager

  • Start date:�December�#####

  • Contract type:�Freelance

  • Location:�Dartford, Kent

  • Pay rate:��350 - �500/day

  • Duration:�12�months

  • Xenon Recruitment contact:�Matt Jasper



The company:



A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes across multiple sectors of the built environment.



The project this role is being recruited for is a �40 million Design & Build education complex in Kent.



The role:



As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success. Your role will involve but not be limited to:




  • Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjunction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.

  • Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.

  • Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for a live scheme.

  • Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.

  • Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.

  • Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.

  • Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.



About you:




  • Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.

  • Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.

  • Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.

  • Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.

  • Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.

  • Experience of working on projects of a similar size would be an advantage but not essential.

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