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September 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Design Manager
Design ManagerLocation: Cambridge with projects located around the East of England
Due to recent rapid growth and continued success in the Region
Kier Construction Eastern is looking to recruit a
Design Manager who will report through to the Head of Design. The successful post-holder will be responsible for the design management of projects from tender inception through to and including construction, ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of required project outcomes by exceeding client expectations on programme, cost and quality. This is a great opportunity to join a highly successful and expanding business. If you are passionate about what you deliver with a willingness to go the extra mile then time to consider Kier for your next career move.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and delivery of all projects by ensuring the effective and efficient delivery of required project outcomes by exceeding client expectations on programme, cost and quality
Ensure the team is fully aware of any impact on cost, quality and timely delivery of the design teams work
Ensure all project outcomes meet and aim to exceed the customer expectations
Day to day management of direct reports and providing the strategy / leadership to achieve the business / contract objectives
Management of the design team
Manage risk, commercial issues and compliance processes and procedures in relation to Quality, H&S, Environmental Management and other policies
Create and manage a design library and tap into existing libraries
Complete appointments for all consultants and surveys
Establish and manage the documentation and deliverables completion processes
Verify & control status of consultants and subcontractors drawings and specifications & maintain registers
Production of a Contractor's Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.
Preparation of Briefs for structural investigations, surveys and monitoring
Budgetary management of tender design fees and preparation of detailed design fee estimates
Review the design with respect to mitigating Health and Safety issues prior and during construction
Designer liaison including design review meetings, progress & performance reporting, and design change control
Liaison with Clients, approval bodies and other relevant third parties
Input to analytical & interpretative reports on technical and commercial factors
Review and integration of designs on behalf of the contractor, including interrogating drawings and other technical documentation
Leading evaluation of added value options and participation in value engineering meetings
Overseeing where applicable the BIM process and liaising with our BIM Information managers
Assist with the development of the Design programme and then Management of information and delivery in line with the programme and IRS
Prepare reports and present at monthly Bid and Contract reviews the progress of the Design and relationships on their project
Key Skills and Qualifications:
Holds the relevant qualifications (Degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline)
Experience within the Construction Industry
Chartered or Incorporated of a relevant institution preferable
Demonstrable experience of management and leadership of a significant time period
Experience and a proven track record of successful service/operational delivery and business operations
Understanding of the relevant engineering, service or technical disciplines
Knowledge of operational/project delivery and site experience of major schemes
High degree of commercial awareness
Ability to build relationships and interact effectively with all stakeholders
Effective at presentations and group meetings
Have vision, commitment and enthusiasm for change
Experience of Pre-Construction stage processes
Knowledge of local Design teams
Knowledge of BIM and PAS 1192
Knowledge of Education projects in particular ESFA requirements
Full Driving licence
Knowledge and god understanding of relevant Building regulations and statutory guidance
Good presentation skills and ability to work in teams with an ability to think strategically, imaginatively and develop clear sighted, concise well-articulated plans
Experience of both Single stage and Two stage tender procurement routes would be advantageous