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Senior Design Manager

Posted 12 days ago

  • Cardiff, South Glamorgan
  • Any
  • External
Your new company Your new company has been in business for over 100 years, developing, building and maintaining the very best construction projects in the UK across a wide variety of sectors. The company have secured a huge scheme in Cardiff and require a Senior Design Manager to join the team.
Your new role As a Senior Design Manager, you will be responsible for driving quality outcomes, enhancing buildability and fostering innovation. As a Senior Design Manager, you will: Review the current design of all projects and undertake detailed risk and opportunities appraisal to mitigating risk, enhance buildability and add value prior to the construction phase.Work closely with the Commercial and Operations Teams to ensure all design deliverables are fully coordinated, buildable and within budget. Contribute to technical workshops, value management exercises as required to align expectations in this respect. Lead and manage the design team, providing guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of design projects.Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to develop and refine project designs.Ensure that all designs comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.Oversee the preparation of design documentation, including drawings, specifications, and reports.Manage design budgets and schedules, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.Conduct regular design reviews and provide feedback to the design team.Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the design team
What you'll need to succeed Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.Minimum of 8 years of experience in design management, preferably within the construction industry.Demonstrable experience of working on high-rise developments. Main Contractor / National House Builder working history preferred. Strong leadership and team management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proficiency in design software and tools.In-depth knowledge of construction regulations, standards, and best practices.Proven track record of successfully delivering complex design projects What you'll get in return Up to £75,000 base salaryFlexible workingCar Allowance / Company CarTravel expensesPrivate Medical,8% pension contribution26 days holidays + bank holidaysAdditional benefits / learning and development programmeFlexible working options available.
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