Design manager

Abatec are currently recruiting for a Design Manager, to join our client, a leading Civil Engineering Contractor, to work on AMP8 of the South West Water Framework throughout the Devon region. You will be a key member of the senior project team responsible for the design function and team (both internally and externally) on live schemes. The role will also involve working with our Work Winning Department on tenders to help secure our future work. You will have a proven track record of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages. This experience will include working on contracts principally across the non-infra water sector. As a Design Manager you will: * Support and encourage the development of innovative design solutions to clients rsquo; briefs by the appointed design partner with input from the project team and subcontractors. * Develop relationships with appointed design partners; review competences, ensure design deliverable dates are achieved, challenge buildability and audit their performance, raising any concerns swiftly. * Develop relationships with clients during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications. * Chair and minute design team meetings and design workshops to arrive at solutions which are cost effective and meet the requirements of the procurement and construction activities. * Manage the design relationship for the whole project team ndash; with the client, subcontractors and professional team resolve any queries. * Adopt a proactive approach to value engineering throughout the design phase, by keeping up to date with latest construction techniques and legislation. * Ensure that the scope sheets for each package in conjunction align with duties schedule and utilise these to feed design and procurement programmes and direct design team. * Produce, monitor, and drive production through appropriate use of KPIs for the design process. * Review the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors. * Attend appropriate Subcontractor selection interviews, including preparation beforehand. * Review appropriate subcontract enquiries to subcontractor designed packages. * Appoint/ evaluate the Design Coordinators, ensuring terms and conditions of appointment are acceptable. Our client requires a Design Manager with: * Effective leadership skills. * Competent user of MS packages e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word. * Experience of P6, Microsoft Project or similar (desirable). * Competent user of Collaborative platforms. * Well-developed Technical Construction knowledge. * Knowledge and experience of various design standards (e.g. WIMES, Client Standards). * Degree qualified in a relevant construction subject. * Professionally qualified e.g. C.Eng or MCIOB (desirable) Salary and benefits include: * GBP55,000 ndash; GBP60,000 per annum * Car allowance * Bonus scheme * 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday) * Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) * Life Assurance * Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8% * Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role) * Professional membership fees If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher. The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in. Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client