Senior Design Manager – Construction Projects

About the role

A senior-level Design Manager is sought with knowledge of project delivery processes in the construction and infrastructure sector. The role is based in one of the offices in Birmingham, London, Oxford, Liverpool, Cambridge, Bristol or Manchester. It covers the pre-construction phase, working with designers, contractors and construction clients, and uses specialist web-based tools for which training is provided.

Key responsibilities

• Facilitate the pre-construction project process with all stakeholders, run team meetings and organise the team to deliver to agreed plans.
• Plan work schedules for major construction projects and prepare, monitor and forecast baseline and working schedules.
• Prepare and present reports on project and team performance and recommend improvements.
• Track issues, manage action plans and keep the project plan on track.
• Use web-based tools to support the above; training is provided.
• Prepare design management documentation such as scopes of work, responsibility matrices, design management plans and processes.
• Review the design process, including audits of compliance with agreed processes, and review design outputs such as BIM models and drawings/specifications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of quality and performance of Project Controls.

Required profile

• Knowledge of construction projects in at least one sector (buildings, heavy civils, transportation) and a willingness to learn others.
• Knowledge of the pre-construction project process, mainly design and procurement, and of the design process.
• Confidence in liaising with clients, designers, contractors and construction clients.
• Willingness to travel to and be based at clients' offices or sites if required.
• Desirable: suitability for UK security clearance screening.

Required skills

• Knowledge of construction design solutions, methods and technologies.
• Some appreciation of planning methods such as Critical Path Method.
• Desirable: experience applying BIM methods and systems, and knowledge of at least one planning system.