Design Manager

AA Euro Group are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a Tier 1 contractor working on a number of pharmaceutical facilities around the Manchester area. The Design Manager will report into the project team you will fully understand and manage the design requirements of the tender/project and to provide assistance and guidance to design co-ordinators where and as appropriate.  This is a 5-year framework for small works ranging £300k - £4m.

Responsibilities

• Manage design consultants and sub consultants along with design sub-contractors to ensure correct and timely delivery of all design related information for the execution of the works on site
• Manage design co-ordinators and act as mentor to them for the projects they are involved in
• Input into the Employers Requirement/Contractor Proposal Compatibility
• Manage and assist the Design Co-ordinator during the construction phase
• Chair and minute Design meetings and ensure production of information in line with the design

Experience

• Project development from RIBA Stage 2 to 7, with multiple project running concurrently.
• Largely fit out / remodelling works on Pharmaceutical projects.
• Knowledge of NEC Contracts
• Background – either from and Architectural or MEP Design basis
• Knowledge of life science / manufacturing / assembly processes.
• Be able to use Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint
• Be able to use View Point for Projects (4Projects)

Qualifications

• Degree in construction related discipline
• Minimum six years’ construction industry experience

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