Design Manager

Job Title: Design Manager
Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £70,000
Type: Permanent

We are excited to offer an outstanding opportunity to work with a Tier 1 contractor and one of the largest construction firms in the UK. This company is a recognized leader in delivering critical infrastructure, government contracts, and major public sector projects, including NHS facilities. You ll have the chance to contribute to projects that make a real difference, while being part of a team that sets industry standards in construction and engineering.

• Specialized Expertise: Join a team with a strong track record in critical infrastructure and public sector projects, including large-scale NHS developments.
• Reputation for Excellence: Be part of a respected, top-tier contractor known for delivering high-profile, complex projects across the UK.
• Career Growth: Benefit from comprehensive development opportunities in a company that values and supports your career progression.

• Assisting in the management relating to the development and implementation of design proposals ensuring they meet customer / employers requirements including being aware of budget and programme constraints. The design should deliver:

• Assist in the implementation of the digital protocols and any client BIM deliverables, including.

• Monitor responsibilities for the scheme against the project design responsibilities matrix.

• Assist in the effective management of the Design Team including M&E elements. This includes, where necessary, the management of any 3rd parties or novated design teams to ensure that they meet all customer specifications, and where necessary, checking the competence and resources of any incumbent design teams or 3rd parties.

• Facilitate forums and processes that engage with the commercial and operational teams to ensure input in the design process.

• Conduct QA / Initial design reviews of information received to assist in design quality management.

• Assist in the record approval processes.

• Assist in the management of the design deliverables programme:

• Assist in the management and facilitation of meetings relating to design delivery - including but not limited to:

• Be aware and assist in the management of sustainability deliverables for the scheme including external and internal targets.

• Liaise with document project document control and assist in the management of this resource

• This role requires an individual with awareness of the principles of construction who can work effectively in a project team.

• Good interpersonal and communication skills are required, coupled with an ability to form effective relationships with partners under time pressure.

• Excellent IT Skills relevant to the Business Stream are desirable and Microsoft Office is essential. CAD knowledge is preferable but not essential.

• Strong willingness to learn on the job and seek to extend yourself beyond the role.

• Detailed construction knowledge is desirable but not essential

• The role requires a diligent and organised person who can manage various interfaces in a calm manner.

• Strong time management and structured approach to work is required.

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (option to buy/sell up to 3 days)
• Private medical insurance (with the option to extend to family cover)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 2 days volunteering leave
• Flexible and Agile working options (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme (with financial advice and guidance)
• Professional membership fee support
• Flexible benefits scheme including options for:
  • Critical illness insurance (including partner cover)
  • Dental insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Retail vouchers and discounts at top leisure attractions

This is your chance to join a premier construction company delivering some of the UK s most impactful critical infrastructure and government projects. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping public sector developments, including essential NHS projects, making this an opportunity to be part of something truly important.

Next Steps:

Apply to this role through the advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Georgia on (phone number removed).

If you have not been contacted regarding your application within 7 days please assume that you have not been successful. We will however retain your application for any future roles for which you may be suitable.

About Regional Recruitment Services A Recruitment Agency in the Midlands.

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