Job Title: Design Manager
DIVISION: Construction (Building)
LOCATION: London
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car allowance, Pension, Private Medical Cover, Life Assurance Scheme.
Are you ready to take the lead in driving design excellence at one of the industry’s leading firms? We're looking for an experienced Design Manager to support the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of build projects across London and the surrounding areas. This is an exciting opportunity to lead design and technical delivery from concept through to completion, ensuring quality, innovation, and exceptional project outcomes.
About the Role:
As a Design Manager, you will be at the forefront of managing design processes, ensuring buildability, efficiency, and optimal solutions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing permanent and temporary works designs for live projects and tenders.
- Collaborating closely with tender and project teams to align design expectations.
- Managing design programmes, incorporating them into the main programme.
- Fulfilling Designer duties for pre-construction operations under CDM Regulations.
- Providing design input for tender submissions and offering technical guidance as needed.
- Coordinating temporary works design elements and facilitating seamless information flow.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are seeking a candidate with:
- Experience managing design outputs on major projects (£20m+).
- Proven experience in a similar role with a main contractor.
- Strong project management and communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Dedication to quality and excellence in design execution.
Essential Criteria:
Design Management: Possess an excellent understanding of the design process and the management of interfaces between disciplines.
Construction Knowledge: Track record of site based experience and demonstrate very high level of knowledge of the design and construction process.
IT Skills: Can use all software/IT system to the benefit of the role and organisation.
Formal Qualification in Construction: Bsc, HND, HNC or equivalent experience.
Desirable Criteria:
Contract Knowledge: Understands specific contracts and is able to take appropriate action.
IT Skills: Have a working knowledge of Sketchup, Revit, Navisworks.
Professional Body: MCIOB, MICE or working towards it.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
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