Design Manager

Design manager opportunity - leading Main Contractor - Based in Hertfordshire A great opportunity for a freelance design manager to work with one of the UK's leading main contractors. Having been established for over 100 years, our client covers a variety of sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, student accommodation across new build, extensive refurbishment and fit out projects across the UK. Typically, these projects are within the £20 - £80 Million value range, with some schemes exceeding £100 Million. With exciting new projects starting now and into the new year we're looking for experienced design managers to work on a variety of secured projects live on site. Our client is looking for additional support on a secured project based in Hertfordshire. The role will be initially working in preconstruction with a view of then being site based early next year. The scheme is a secured new build MOJ scheme worth circa £55 Million in value. For this role, our client is looking to pay a competitive rate. As a Design Manager you will be responsible for managing the design process from pre planning to detailed design stage on projects ranging from £50-£100million. Daily duties/key responsibilities Arrange and Chair Design Meetings with consultants and development team Attend and assist in briefing the Construction Project Team Instruct Consultants to undertake strategic designs and critique of outline plans Brief and engage Specialist Consultants/suppliers to undertake specialist reports for planning, then review and critique and manage risks to resolution. Review Tender Documentation Compile all the information and complete the Tender Design Checklist prior to handover to the Estimator for pricing Obtain and review various quotations from specialist Subcontractors Identify Risks and assist with the resolution of these risks. Review design drawings in accordance with Building Regulations Review design proposals from internal and external consultants ensuring most competitive and effective solution arrived at Support Procurement Department in evaluation of alternative design solutions offered by subcontractorsExperience Needed Minimum HND qualification Commercial acumen with a detailed understanding of the project costs Proven experience of managing professional consultants Thorough understanding of the design development process Broad construction/design experience Proven experience of forging strong working relationships with internal and external customers Working knowledge of Building Regulations and other good practice design guidance Excellent IT skills particularly Microsoft Word/Excel Excellent planning and programming skills Experience with BIM and 3D DesignFor more details, please click apply with your updated CV and contact George Seaton at Fawkes and Reece