Job Description - Design Manager

Position: Design Manager

Job type: Permanent

Location: Ipswich, full-time office based

Package: Up to £75,000 salary (doe), plus car allowance and a great benefits package

The company

A Top 100 Main Contractor with a successful history operating across Suffolk is seeking a Design Manager or Senior Design Manager to join its pre-construction team.

Specialists in multiple sectors, including education, healthcare, leisure, commercial, mixed-use and government, they are recruiting for a driven and ambitious Design Manager to lead on delivering high-quality construction projects.

The role

If you are looking for your next career challenge, this role is joining a small pre-construction team where you will be joining as the sole and lead design manager reporting into the pre-construction manager. With plans for growth, the role offers long term opportunity and progression for you to develop and manage a team.

You will solely be responsible for the life cycle of all projects from pre-construction to construction phases.

Collaborate with the internal teams as well as the client to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget whilst ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations, Building Safety Act, and BIM standards.

The candidate

This position would suit a Design Manager looking to progress and develop in their career or an experienced Site Manager / Project Manager who wants to use their construction build knowledge and experience and apply it to the pre-construction phase.

Desirable experience

- Minimum of 3 years Construction Design Management experience with knowledge of both JCT and NEC contracts
- Experienced on new build, frameworks and two-stage tenders
- Strong working knowledge of building regulations, Building Safety Act, and BIM processes (ISO 19650)

Application Process

If you would like more information on this Design Manager position or any other vacancy, please apply with your CV where it will be reviewed, and you will be contacted within 48 hours if your CV is of interest.

Services advertised by K4 Recruitment are that of an Employment Agency/Business
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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