Design manager

A leading principal contractor requires an experienced Design Manager to join the company at this exciting time of growth. Are you a Design Manager looking to join one of the UK #39;s fastest growing companies? Modular Design Manager * Manage both in-house and external design team members and contribute to planning and co-ordination in a way that adds value to the processes. * Establish a platform for good communication and collaboration between relevant parties and thereby an effective flow of design and production information. * Establish and subsequently de-risk design problems by finding solutions before they materialise. * Effectively manage and control cost during the process to ensure budgets are met. * Prepare, manage and secure all-party ownership of an integrated design programme. * Develop understanding of BIM to ensure the company stay at the forefront of the legislative requirements. * Complete design responsibilities matrix and design deliverables schedule Secondary Responsibilities * Analyse tender documents received to understand the Client rsquo;s Requirements on the scheme. * Liaise with the supply chain to obtain project costs primarily regarding construction aspects. * Analyse and check project costs prior to tender submission. * Analyse contract documents and ensure both company and supply chain are aware of contractual responsibilities. * Assist with the preparation of tender proposals such as detailed specifications and cost analysis. * Complete and manage pre-construction design elements to give project surety. Ad hoc duties as required Objectives that must be completed daily: bull; Chairing design team meetings bull; Liaise with project design consultants and client bull; Monitoring 4p for new information bull; Checking and reviewing design information bull; Resolve site based design queries This title / job description does not define or limit the role