Design Manager

Getting the design right is crucial to the success of any project, we are expanding our preconstruction team and recruiting a Design Manager to support our projects across the East Midlands. The successful candidate will work in a hybrid way from our preconstruction office in Nottingham, home and onsite.

The key responsibilities are:

• Lead the design process to produce accurate information in line with the agreed specification and cost plan / estimate
  


• It is also equally important to manage the appointment of consultants and ensure that they perform in line with their deed and agreed scope of services.
  


• Develop a design programme with the consultants to meet the agreed whole life programme dates
  


• Provide cost effective technical solutions
  


• Chair design team meetings and issue actions
  


• Produce designs that meet all necessary statutory and regulatory approvals and record on appropriate tracking logs.
  

Requirements

Essential and Desirable Criteria

The ideal candidate:

• Will have managed design on projects between 10 and 40 million pounds across multiple sectors.
  


• Blue light project experienced is desired but not essential 
  


• Have an understanding of CAD, Microsoft Office and various other construction technology
  


• Be able to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications
  


• Able to mange specialist designers/ subcontractors and supply chain partners
  


• Hold a valid driving license and a CSCS card
  

Benefits

In return

In return we provide you a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package to fit your lifestyle and priorities, the opportunities for you to develop your career with Willmott Dixon and the training to make this happen - but most importantly a great place to work with a true family ethos and a chance to develop your career of a lifetime!