Design Manager

Location - Birmingham

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join a Tier 1 Contractor in the West Midlands.

Design Manager - Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Leave 25 days plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Design Manager Role

The Design Manager will work closely with the Senior Design Manager to support the successful implementation and ongoing management of the design process, ensuring that the design and procurement of specialist packages are delivered to meet project requirements in line with cost and support the project delivery teams by providing design input and cost-effective solutions.

Design Manager - Responsibilities

Manage the development and implementation of design proposals ensuring they meet customer requirements including budget constraints, presenting proposals for approval to the customer.
Manage and ensure effective briefing of the Design Team including M&E elements. This includes, where necessary, the management of any 3rd parties or novated design teams to ensure that they meet all customer specifications, and where necessary, checking the competence and resources of any incumbent design teams or 3rd parties.
Provide advice and guidance on the design proposals to the construction teams on all packages.
Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required - such as town planning, building control and services e.g. gas and water.
Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme.
Work alongside the Estimating, Project and BIM teams

Design Manager Role - Requirements

BSc Construction Management Degree or similar
Relevant Professional memberships with either RIBA, BIBSE, IET
Proven experience in delivering design services and successfully implementing design strategies
Experience from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Build Main Contractor is essential
Able to form effective relationships with partners
Valid CSCS Card
Excellent numeracy and bid/report 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