Design Manager

Design Manager

Regional Main Contractor

Kingston Barnes is recruiting on behalf of a leading regional main contractor that delivers a wide range of high-quality building projects across the South West, South East and surrounding areas. With a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Design Manager to join the team.

The Company

Our client is a privately-owned regional contractor with a fantastic reputation for delivering high-quality projects across sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, and heritage. With a strong focus on values, culture, and craftsmanship, they have built long-standing relationships with clients and supply chain partners alike.

The Role

They are looking for a talented and experienced Design Manager to join their team to make a positive impact within their growing business. 

• Managing the design process from Pre Construction, through to and including the construction phase for projects up to £12m.

•  Looking ahead and planning all aspects of the project, identifying challenges and bringing imaginative and cost-effective solutions to the table
• Working within current legislation, standards and codes of practice where needed
• Looking to eliminate health and safety and financial risk during construction
• Keeping a good flow of quality information to ensure pace with the project timescale
• Having the ability to build good solid relationships with all stakeholders and have open and clear dialogue

What you will bring:

• Ability to work equally well as part of a team or on your own
• Ability to communicate at all levels and be understood
• Commercial awareness
• A broad understanding of alternative forms of procurement, to include frameworks, negotiated and 2 stage tenders

Experience:

• Previous experience covering similar roles
• Understanding of traditional construction and D&B
• Thorough understanding of CDM regulations
• Knowledge of software – for example BIM and 4Projects
• Design qualification considered