Design Manager
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Apply NowDesign Manager | South Wales | Major £90m Construction Project | Excellent Salary + Package
A leading and highly reputable main contractor is about to commence a prestigious £90 million construction scheme in South Wales, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join the project from the outset.
This is a rare chance to take ownership of the design process on a flagship development, working alongside a highly experienced project team and ensuring successful coordination from pre-construction through to completion.
The Role
As Design Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the design process, ensuring information is produced, reviewed and issued in line with programme requirements. You'll work closely with consultants, subcontractors, clients and the operational team to deliver practical, buildable and commercially effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design information
Ensure design deliverables meet programme requirements
Chair design team meetings and manage design workshops
Identify and resolve design and technical issues proactively
Collaborate with site, commercial and planning teams to ensure smooth project delivery
Drive value engineering and buildability throughout the project
Requirements
Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor
Proven track record delivering large construction projects (£50m+ desirable)
Strong technical understanding of construction methodologies
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Experience managing consultant teams and design programmes
Relevant construction qualification
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join one of South Wales' largest live construction projects
Long-term career prospects with a highly respected contractor
Excellent salary, package and benefits
Chance to influence a landmark scheme from project commencement
If you're an experienced Design Manager looking to join a major project with genuine long-term prospects, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Contact Reece Kershaw today to find out more.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation
A leading and highly reputable main contractor is about to commence a prestigious £90 million construction scheme in South Wales, creating an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join the project from the outset.
This is a rare chance to take ownership of the design process on a flagship development, working alongside a highly experienced project team and ensuring successful coordination from pre-construction through to completion.
The Role
As Design Manager, you'll lead and coordinate the design process, ensuring information is produced, reviewed and issued in line with programme requirements. You'll work closely with consultants, subcontractors, clients and the operational team to deliver practical, buildable and commercially effective design solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the design process throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate consultant and subcontractor design information
Ensure design deliverables meet programme requirements
Chair design team meetings and manage design workshops
Identify and resolve design and technical issues proactively
Collaborate with site, commercial and planning teams to ensure smooth project delivery
Drive value engineering and buildability throughout the project
Requirements
Previous experience as a Design Manager with a main contractor
Proven track record delivering large construction projects (£50m+ desirable)
Strong technical understanding of construction methodologies
Excellent communication and coordination skills
Experience managing consultant teams and design programmes
Relevant construction qualification
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join one of South Wales' largest live construction projects
Long-term career prospects with a highly respected contractor
Excellent salary, package and benefits
Chance to influence a landmark scheme from project commencement
If you're an experienced Design Manager looking to join a major project with genuine long-term prospects, I'd welcome a confidential conversation.
Contact Reece Kershaw today to find out more.
O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation