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 2024

* 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