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Design Manager / Planner
Job Posted: 5 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester, Essex
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
The Client
Our client is a well-established main contractor based in the Colchester area, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across Essex, Suffolk and the surrounding counties.
Operating across multiple sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential and public sector works, they have built a strong reputation for quality, repeat business and collaborative project delivery. Due to continued growth and an increasing pipeline of secured work, they are looking to strengthen their pre-construction and delivery team with the appointment of a Design Manager / Planner.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity for an individual who enjoys becoming involved in projects from an early stage and playing a key role in both design coordination and programme management.
Working closely with Directors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors and Site Teams, you will be responsible for coordinating the design process from pre-construction through to project completion, whilst also producing and managing project programmes.
The role would suit an experienced Design Manager looking to broaden their responsibilities, an established Planner with strong technical construction knowledge, or an individual who has experience across both disciplines.
Responsibilities
* Managing the design process from tender through to project completion
* Coordinating consultants, architects, engineers and specialist subcontractors
* Reviewing design information to identify clashes, omissions and buildability issues
* Producing, developing and maintaining construction programmes
* Monitoring programme performance and identifying potential delays
* Supporting bid and tender submissions with programme and methodology input
* Attending design team and client meetings
* Managing design deliverables and information flow throughout the project lifecycle
* Working closely with site teams to ensure projects are delivered in line with programme requirements
* Assisting with risk management, procurement sequencing and construction planning
Qualifications & Experience
* Previous experience as a Design Manager, Planner, Project Manager or similar role within the construction industry
* Experience working for a main contractor would be highly advantageous
* Strong understanding of the design and construction process
* Experience using planning software such as Asta Powerproject, Microsoft Project or similar
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and construction information
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
* Full UK driving licence required
What to do next
If you're looking for a role that combines technical design management with project planning and programme responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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