Senior Design Manager

About this Role: A superb opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to work with the team on a 230m defence project near Farnborough in Hampshire. The scheme is currently in preconstruction for the rest of the year prior to a 3 year plus programme of works across multiple buildings with phased handovers running into 2030. Based with the project team on site, you will be involved throughout the rest of the preconstruction phase for this new build scheme through to financial close and commencement on site. Reporting to the Regional Design Lead and working with the Project Design Lead on site, you will manage the detailed design development and buildability aspects, engaging with client, stakeholder, plus operational and commercial colleagues Previous experience of larger and/or defence projects would be advantageous. Duties will include: Management of the design development throughout preconstruction and construction;Chairing regular design team meetings;Management of consultant design team;Regular liaison with client;Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permission;Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;Identifying opportunities for value engineering where appropriate;Proactive issue ..... full job details .....