Design Manager
Guildford
An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the Guildford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing:
Manage the whole process of designing the solution(s) for projects to meet or exceed customers' requirements and framework deliverables. Recognise Contractual, Financial, Technical and Operational Risks and find opportunities for Value Engineering to minimise risk and maximise gross profit on contracts while achieving Customer Satisfaction. Support the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality.
Lead the appointment of Design and associated Consultants, ensuring contractual requirements are captured, along with clear deliverables using tools such as the IRS, MIDP, Deliverables and Scope of Services. Review and appraise fee proposals from the Consultants. Manage & monitor performance of Consultants, encouraging a collaborative approach to deliver robust, coordinated designs on time and to budget. Lead KPI assessment of each and produce progress reports as required. Support and manage the development of CDP packages to ensure compliance and that they are fully coordinated.
Assess the Consultants in line with CDM 2015 requirements and ensure all obligations are met. Designs should fully consider Health, Safety and Buildability.
Manage and take ownership of all design processes and information flow on design and build and heavily CDP contracts to meet the Employer's requirements, contractor proposals and contract conditions within the agreed programme constraints using our CDE. Assess, evaluate and ensure alignment of design outputs to each of the relevant RIBA stages.
Our business is primarily focused on key frameworks, with repeat business clients. The candidate will be required to support the two-stage submission requirements of the frameworks, securing the opportunity and delivering the second stage. Managing the designs to achieve the client’s expectations, contract requirements and to deliver within budget.
To support the implementation of the Galliford Try Building Southern’s Business Improvement Strategy, “Delivering Excellence”. The focus is on project delivery through four cornerstones: Safe, On Time, Snag Free and Delighted Client. The role will also require the implementation of all Galliford Try’s relevant policies including those for HSS, Design Management, Risk Management and our BIM strategy.
They will also ensure maximum potential is achieved on the framework KPIs so ensure best on framework.
About You:
The candidate will be an expert in BIM, capable of reviewing all bids for BIM requirements, reviewing the EIR, developing the BEP, appointing BIM Consultants and Design Consultants ensuring all BIM outputs are captured. They will have a sound knowledge of BIM Standards, Naming Protocols, Asset Register Development, COBie outputs and the ability to audit against the EIR and BEP.
- Construction/Design related HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent
- Member or working towards a Professional Body CIOB/RIBA/RICS
- BIM Expertise
- New build and refurbishment experience in core markets including: Education Buildings, Health Care Projects, Civic, Frameworks, Traditional and D&B Contracts, All Building Sub-Structure, Frame and Envelope Solutions, MMC
- Managing Designers and other Consultants, preferable with a Design background
- Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget, quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
- Computer literate and commercially astute
- Ability to make decisions within authority and able to lead and work as a team member
- Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company with drive to achieve customer satisfaction
- Demonstrate company values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.2 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 you 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 levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re 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.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet 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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Guildford
An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.
Ideally, you will be based in or around the Guildford area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.
What you will be doing:
Manage the whole process of designing the solution(s) for projects to meet or exceed customers’ requirements and framework deliverables. Recognise Contractual, Financial, Technical and Operational Risks and find opportunities for Value Engineering to minimise risk and maximise gross profit on contracts while achieving Customer Satisfaction. Support the fulfilment of the pipeline of contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality.
Lead the appointment of Design and associated Consultants, ensuring contractual requirements are captured, along with clear deliverables using tools such as the IRS, MIDP, Deliverables and Scope of Services. Review and appraise fee proposals from the Consultants. Manage & monitor performance of Consultants, encouraging a collaborative approach to deliver robust, coordinated designs on time and to budget. Lead KPI assessment of each and produce progress reports as required. Support and manage the development of CDP packages to ensure compliance and that they are fully coordinated.
Assess the Consultants in line with CDM 2015 requirements and ensure all obligations are met. Designs should fully consider Health, Safety and Buildability.
Manage and take ownership of all design processes and information flow on design and build and heavily CDP contracts to meet the Employer’s requirements, contractor proposals and contract conditions within the agreed programme constraints using our CDE. Assess, evaluate and ensure alignment of design outputs to each of the relevant RIBA stages.
Our business is primarily focused on key frameworks, with repeat business clients. The candidate will be required to support the two-stage submission requirements of the frameworks, securing the opportunity and delivering the second stage. Managing the designs to achieve the client’s expectations, contract requirements and to deliver within budget.
To support the implementation of the Galliford Try Building Southern’s Business Improvement Strategy, “Delivering Excellence”. The focus is on project delivery through four cornerstones: Safe, On Time, Snag Free and Delighted Client. The role will also require the implementation of all Galliford Try’s relevant policies including those for HSS, Design Management, Risk Management and our BIM strategy.
They will also ensure maximum potential is achieved on the framework KPIs so ensure best on framework.
About You:
The candidate will be an expert in BIM, capable of reviewing all bids for BIM requirements, reviewing the EIR, developing the BEP, appointing BIM Consultants and Design Consultants ensuring all BIM outputs are captured. They will have a sound knowledge of BIM Standards, Naming Protocols, Asset Register Development, COBie outputs and the ability to audit against the EIR and BEP.
- Construction/Design related HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent
- Member or working towards a Professional Body CIOB/RIBA/RICS
- BIM Expertise
- New build and refurbishment experience in core markets including: Education Buildings, Health Care Projects, Civic, Frameworks, Traditional and D&B Contracts, All Building Sub-Structure, Frame and Envelope Solutions, MMC
- Managing Designers and other Consultants, preferable with a Design background
- Proven ability of delivering design for projects on time, to budget, quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions
- Computer literate and commercially astute
- Ability to make decisions within authority and able to lead and work as a team member
- Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company with drive to achieve customer satisfaction
- Demonstrate company values: Excellence, Passion, Integrity and Collaboration
What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £4.2 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 you 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 levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re 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.
Our Benefits:
We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
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.
As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet 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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