I am working with one of my top clients as they require a Tender Design Manager to assist them on their Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme. This role is based in Swindon offering a great rate (Outside IR35) and an initial 3 month contract. The role will require you to work in the office 3 days minimum a week with the option to work from home for the remainder of the week.
Purpose of the role:
* To manage design consultant activities and deliverables to ensure they are completed in line with the agreed programme. This may include more than one consultant.
* To be the technical lead on the project unless an Engineering Manager is present
* Ensure both input and output deliverables for the design are tracked and reported to the Project Manager as required.
Role accountabilities but not limited to:
* Review contract requirements and ensure compliance with requirements.
* Raise requests for further information internally and externally from the whole project team.
* Collaborate in the preparation of design programmes.
* Manage communication with the Client design representative throughout the contract period.
* Produce monthly reports on design progress and any other design specific elements.
* Manage and update the design deliverable schedule.
* Review all design deliverables and ensure that they are completed to the expected standard. Challenge and resolve when not.
* Manage and chair design reviews with project team.
* Manage and chair all design interface meetings with external parties.
* Review designs for compliance with contract requirements and tender intentions.
* Ensure compliance with design approval processes required by the contract.
* Routinely monitor report on progress of the design and explain any necessary actions.
* Collaborate with the engagement of external suppliers/subcontractors.
* Ensure document register is completed by designers correctly and issued periodically.
* Manage provision of drawings to project team - document control.
* Establish technical query procedure.
* Review all design communications and collaboratively resolve queries.
* Agree changes with Project team in accordance with project authority protocol.
* Issue of instructions to Designer in accordance with project authority protocol.
* Implement change order management.
* Approve designer's quality management system
Required project knowledge
* Wide-ranging understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs and can coach others
* Must have spent 12 months completing designs as part of a consultancy or temporary works design department
* Will have both substantial construction and design experience.
* Ability to deputise for the Project Manager if required.
* Understands the Principal Designer Duties including ERIC
If you feel this role could be for you or you would like to find out more then please send a copy of your CV to Leon Hasnat