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Design Manager

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Salary :

Job Title: Design Manager

Reporting to: Head of Design & Technical Compliance

ROLE PURPOSE:

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager who possesses proven leadership skills, as well as a strong ability to problem solve and make sound decisions.  The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary design team to deliver safe, sustainable, and coordinated projects to an agreed scope, programme, and budget.

INTERFACES:

Internal:  Head of Design & Technical Compliance, Lead Designers, Production Manager, Project Managers, Commercial Manager and Business Development Managers.

External: Customers, Suppliers and Sub-contractors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major duties and responsibilities of a Design Manager include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure the technical team are fully resourced and well directed with a clear understanding of their own job responsibilities and that they are supported in achieving these with appropriate training and development and the organisation of the department's workload.
Manage the pre-construction process, producing technical design solutions that maximise the potential returns from the development by ensuring all technical problems are effectively addressed.
Ensure adherence to all statutory regulations, identify, and promote products or building practices that will cost effectively achieve these.
Ensure timely production of working drawings, site engineering and technical details to allow the build programmes and overall strategic programmes to be met.
Undertake the role of Principal Designer under CDM regulations ensuring that sites can be safely built and managed by the Construction team.

DUTIES/OBJECTIVES:

Lead, direct and monitor every aspect of the design team with strong cross functional leadership.
Execute business strategies and practices to constantly improve production capability, quality, costs, and customer service.
Propose, prepare and execute initiatives to enhance profitability.
Supports the Company’s safety vision and complies with all safety rules, policies, and procedures maintains accountability for safety performance of subordinate personnel.
KEY SKILLS/DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

To successfully perform the typical tasks and duties of the position, the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities listed below are required:

Ability to effectively solve problems and conflicts.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex designs.
Knowledge of theory, principles, and practices of engineering, design, and manufacturing.
Knowledge of design-build Manufacturing delivery methodology.
Ability to delegate and manage multiple operations effectively.
Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations.
Develops and manages budgets within established parameters.
Ability to analyse and interpret technical materials accurately and effectively.
Effective in making objective decisions.
Strong knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong team philosophy.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Develop standardised manufacturing processes in conjunction with production and supply chain management.
Actively keeps up to date with development in manufacturing techniques and shares that information to encourage an environment of continuous improvement.
Experience & Qualifications

Required

An ideal candidate has experience as a Design Manager, managing technical departments, leading multiple projects from conception to completion across varied sectors and methods of construction.

He/she will also possess:

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of modern methods of construction.
Track record of success managing a Design Team.
Ideally Degree level however HNC/HND will be considered with the right experience / Track Record or equivalent tertiary qualification.
Detailed understanding of the CDM Regulations and the impact on building design and designers.
In-depth understanding of The Building Regulations, BREEAM, DREAM, NHBC and BOPAS accreditations.
Detailed knowledge of fire strategy and passive fire protection, thermal performance, acoustic performance, structural performance, air permeability, energy efficiency of buildings SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) and M&E coordination.
Detailed knowledge of light guage steel frame construction.
Knowledge of Residential, Education and Defence markets. 
Strong commercial and communication skills; liaising with clients, consultants and various pre-construction and construction teams.
Experienced and proficient user of AutoCAD and Revit software gained within a building/architectural/framing environment.
Experience of working as part of a BIM Level 2 environment.
Desirable

Experience of designing steel framed or modular buildings would be a distinct advantage.
Knowledge of volumetric application (schools/housing/single living accommodation).
Chartered Status in a relevant field.
Construction qualifications desirable (RIBA, Meng, RICS etc).
NEBOSH Certificate/NVQ Level 4 or above. 
Interacting & Communicating

Ability to establish good relationships with internal and external team members and stakeholders.
Results Driven: Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
Communication: Clearly communicates ideas, plans and priorities to others. Makes communication a priority so there are no surprises.
Operational Excellence: Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
Adaptability: Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.
Focus on Excellence: Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise and delegate.
Logical and analytical thinker.
Initiate be open to and work with change (both cultural and technical).
Proactively builds knowledge through sharing ideas and expertise with others.
Willing to undertake additional tasks (within capabilities) to get the job done.
Willingness to take ownership.
Take a critical approach to work practice and identify & suggest improvements.
Analysing & Reporting

Able to write clearly and succinctly in a logical and structured way linked to good analysis skills to produce practical solutions, reports and advice to a range of problems

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