Design Manager

Job description

Your new company
A well-established residential developer is seeking an experienced Design Manager / Design Co-ordinator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality housing developments, taking projects from planning approval through to site commencement. The business prides itself on quality, collaboration and delivering exceptional developments for its clients and customers.

Your new role
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing and co-ordinating the design process throughout the pre-construction phase, ensuring all technical, planning and design requirements are achieved within programme and budget.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and co-ordinating external design consultants and specialist teams.
• Overseeing planning submissions and the discharge of planning conditions.
• Procuring and managing technical surveys, testing and specialist reports.
• Organising, chairing and recording design review meetings.
• Working closely with commercial teams to ensure designs remain within project budgets.
• Managing Section Agreements and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Liaising with stakeholders including local authorities, consultants, clients and internal teams.
• Reviewing technical and construction information to ensure compliance with client requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and enhanced build quality.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM requirements and technical standards.
• Supporting the successful handover of schemes from pre-construction through to construction teams.

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Construction, Architectural or related qualification.
• Previous experience in a Design Manager, Design Co-ordinator, Technical Co-ordinator, Technical Manager or similar role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of the planning process and construction design stages.
• Experience working with external consultants, local authorities and project stakeholders.
• Good understanding of Building Regulations, SAP calculations, fire safety and acoustic requirements.
• Knowledge of Section Agreements and planning condition discharge processes.
• Familiarity with CDM Regulations and the responsibilities of Clients, Principal Designers and Designers.
• Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using design and project management software.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Private medical cover
• 28 days annual leave
• Hybrid working with 1-2 days working from home
• The opportunity to work on a variety of residential developments
• Long-term career progression within a successful and growing business
  
  If you're an experienced Design professional looking for your next opportunity within residential development, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

What you need to do now
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