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Design Manager
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Design Manager
£50,000 - £60,000 + progression + benefits package
Milton Keynes
A rare and exciting opportunity for an Architect or Architectural Technician to step into a Design Manager role within a thriving refurbishment contractor, taking on a varied position in a fast-paced environment with full autonomy to lead projects from concept to completion.
Are you an Architect or Architectural Technician with experience on high-rise residential projects? Do you want to work on exciting change-of-use projects, where you will develop into a broad-ranging Design Manager role?
This reputable Design & Build refurbishment contractor specialises in the refurbishment of student accommodation across the UK, working on bespoke joinery packages and technical refurbishments such as office-to-student accommodation conversions and new build works. Due to an influx of projects, they are strengthening their design function by introducing this new Design Manager position.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and proactive individual to take the next step in their career, in a role where you will manage the whole design process, demonstrate design expertise, and play a pivotal role in growing the design team.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the seamless delivery of projects from RIBA Stage 2 to 5, coordinating with external stakeholders including Architects, Structural Engineers, and MEP Consultants, and ensuring all drawings and designs meet the required technical standards and regulations. You will chair design meetings, liaise closely with site teams, manage document control systems such as Procore, and provide design and technical support throughout the construction process.
The ideal candidate will have an architectural background, ideally with experience in practice or with a contractor. You will have experience in refurbishment or change-of-use projects and a strong knowledge of high-risk building regulations. This role suits someone who is personable, organised, proactive, and eager to progress within a growing business.
The Role:
Manage the design process for student accommodation projects
Attend pre-start meetings and appoint external consultants
Chair design team meetings and coordinate consultant information
Review drawings and provide design guidance to site teams
Offer general design and technical advice, producing regular progress reportsThe Person
Background in architecture, design, or technical drawing
Strong knowledge of high-risk building regulations (particularly for high-rise projects)
Excellent communication skills and experience liaising with external consultants
Experience in refurbishment or change-of-use projects
Proactive and organised, with the ambition to take ownership of projects
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
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