Deliver Design Management on projects with a high degree of independence using experience and judgement
Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
Represent the business at a senior level with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
Manage high value complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts
Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations
Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers
Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections
Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA)
Report to the Head of Design Management: Private/Public at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
Manage design through internal project governance e.g.:
Bid and conversion commitment reviews
Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews
Internal and external audits
Credentials
- Appropriate CSCS card for the role
- Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (BSc or MSc in construction project management, building studies or architecture).
Skills
Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Act Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD)
Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction
Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners
Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences
- Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes; Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.
Knowledge
Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process
Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides
Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor
Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of BR Principal Designer and BR Principal Contractor
Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables
Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details
Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management & Management Contracting
Detailed understanding of Professional Services Agreements
Thorough knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations
Thorough knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.
Robust commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility
- Thorough understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.
Experience
Experience managing consultants to ensure design and quality assurance deliverables are achieved and recorded.
Experience of dealing with clients, contractors and construction activities.
Previous experience as a design manager/architect on a significant new build project.
Trained in all safety matters
Experience in the selection and procurement of designers on a competitive basis.
- Experience in the creation and use of project control mechanisms.
Behaviours
Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision and prioritise safety in every aspect of the role
Ability to initiate, establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain and external partners
Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player.
Collaboration with all levels of design managers across the business to share best practices, lessons learnt and offer cross project support
- Uphold and demonstrate the company values
We will provide
Flexible and hybrid work options
Up to 10% employer pension contribution
Private medical health benefit (family cover available)
Life assurance
25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days
3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services
Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
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