Design Manager
Willmott Dixon
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
- Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
About
Managing the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others. Contributing to the selection and appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor's Design Portion. Participating in the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team. Arranging and preparing for design reviews to assess progress, to identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary. Collaborating with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements. Coordinating and managing external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality. Essential
Working knowledge of the wider construction industry, its challenges and future direction including sustainability and social value commitments. Strong communication and negotiation skills. Technical knowledge of construction design principles, practices, and systems, including architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. Ability to work within a team environment. Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, use appropriate software to review 3D models. Desirable
Working towards CIOB or another related professional membership. Construction related degree. Valid driving licence. Appropriate CSCS card. Some of the key attributes you have will include :
Adaptable when dealing with people and managing relationships. Seeing the bigger picture and planning ahead. Working as part of a team. A good forward planner and excellent motivator. Able to identify and manage risk and opportunity. Constantly reinforce our customer first ethic. Provide cost effective and innovative technical solutions. A key decision-maker. Willingness to continually develop personal and technical effectiveness. Additional Information
Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer.
Benefits :
In return we reward our people with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car allowance / salary sacrifice car scheme which makes us a leader in sustainable company travel.
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Languages
- English
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