Senior Design Manager
North East England
Ideally, you will be based in or around the North East area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites and projects in the Region.
What you will be doing
- Managing the relationships with the client, subcontractors, project and design teams for the efficient development and delivery of designs on a project or bid.
- Leading the design process in accordance with the Galliford Try Building Management System.
- Applying and monitoring compliance with CDM 2015 and the principle of prevention and safety in design.
- Identifying and mitigating design risk and realising opportunities through all stages of a bid or project.
- Assisting in the selection of designers for a project and ensuring competency checks are undertaken.
- Developing and agreeing the scope and responsibilities for consultants and inviting fees for the compilation and management of the project fee schedule.
- Developing the design programme in conjunction with the Planner and managing, monitoring and reporting on the Information Release Schedules and progress and quality of design deliverables to seek advice.
- Managing statutory and third‑party processes such as Planning, Building Control, BREEAM.
- Undertaking site inspections to ensure the as-built product meets the design criteria.
About You
- Experienced in and knowledgeable of CDM 2015.
- Aware of H&S responsibilities and adheres to company policies.
- Able to read and interpret design and construction programmes.
- Understanding of buildability and willing to challenge designs that do not meet sequencing or construction methodology.
- Analytical with advanced problem‑solving skills.
- Able to develop ideas and present concisely.
- Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders.
- Able to demonstrate commercial acumen and manage the design change process.
What We Can Offer in Return
With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects, offering stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long‑held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we are poised for further growth and success, so if you are committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.
We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.
We invest in high‑quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.
Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office‑based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.
Additional Information
Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all requirements.
As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long‑term health condition or disability that meets the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also discuss any adjustments required for your interview.
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