Design Manager

Position Design Manager Location Cambridge The role A top 5 main contractor is looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their Cambridge office. One of the country’s most respected firms that work on some of the UK’s most prestigious projects with an annual turnover more than £1bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. You will be working on new build education projects with values from £500k to £5m, experience working on rnew build projects or healthcare projects previously is essential. We are accepting applications from established Design Manager with experience working for main contractors. Key Accountabilities will include: * Produce and negotiate the project specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully understood by all parties * Ensure the project design is reviewed, mitigating Health & Safety issues * Produce & manage a realistic design programme & information required schedule satisfying design, procurement & construction requirements * Provide input into the design team PDR's * Support the implementation of Continuous Improvement programmes and innovation. Candidate experience * The Successful individual will have worked for a main contractor previously on new build residential projects. * It is recommended that they are working towards Professional Membership and professional qualifications in Building or Design relevant to the business stream. * Good communication, IT & management skills are required * The individual will have been the lead design Manager on projects previously and will have experience taking projects from inception through to completion. The Plus Points This is a great opportunity to further your career with this leading main contractor and work in a stable environment. Long term career prospects are on offer for the successful applicant along with a generous remuneration