Design Manager

Willmott Dixon is looking for a Design Manager to support our projects across the North East region. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid way from our North East (Gateshead) office, at home and onsite.As one of the top employers in the industry (Best big company 2022), we''re looking for someone to manage the design process, promote the integration of disciplines and select, manage, and appoint consultants to ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services.ResponsibilitiesYou will therefore be able to overview, monitor and report on design programmes, and provide technical support to the bid process. In addition, you will be developing designs that utilise innovative techniques on multiple/complex projects. Communication, attention to detail and working collaboratively are crucial in this role and will help you carry out the following responsibilities;Lead the design process to produce accurate information in line with the agreed specification and cost plan/estimateIt is also equally important to manage the appointment of consultants and ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of servicesDevelop a design programme with the consultants to meet the agreed whole life programme datesProvide cost-effective technical solutionsChair design team meetings and issue actionsProduce designs that meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals and record on appropriate tracking logsYou will be leading the design on ..... full job details .....