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Senior Design Manager
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: SE2, Abbey Wood, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Vacancy No 5360
Vacancy Title Senior Design Manager
Vacancy Description
Our client, a well-established and respected construction company, are currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong estimating background who is ready to step into a leadership role or currently employed in a senior role or in managing an estimating function and looking for a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the design process for projects, including management of Contractor Design Portion (CDP) items, ensuring full compliance with client requirements and design quality standards.
* Support the tender process by providing design input, identifying value engineering opportunities, and minimizing technical and commercial risk.
* Ensure all planning conditions and statutory requirements are incorporated into project designs.
* Coordinate closely with the client’s design team, consultants, and subcontractors to develop fully integrated and buildable solutions.
* Oversee the appointment and management of external design consultants within agreed authority levels.
* Support the handover process between tender and delivery teams, ensuring design intent is maintained through to project completion.
* Conduct design reviews and chair workshops and coordination meetings, ensuring accurate record keeping.
* Identify and implement best practices, innovations, and value engineering options throughout project lifecycles.
* Promote and uphold the client’s policies on Health & Safety, design quality, risk management, and sustainability.
Skills & Experience Required:
* Degree (or equivalent) in a construction-related discipline.
* Strong knowledge of construction methods, CDM regulations, and contractual frameworks.
* Proven experience managing design for construction projects, ideally in a design & build environment.
* Excellent coordination, communication, and negotiation skills.
* Strong understanding of commercial and contractual risk management.
* Experience with BIM and Revit is advantageous.
* Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
* Able to lead and motivate internal and external design teams.
* SMSTS, CSCS card, Asbestos Awareness, and Working at Height certifications are desirable.
Personal Attributes:
* Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Committed to continuous professional development and upholding industry standards.
* Ability to represent the client professionally and positively to external stakeholders
Location/Area London & Surrounding Areas
Salary Negotiable Basic Salary DOE
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