Design Manager

Our clients, based close to Waterlooville have an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join their growing team.



They are a specialist contractor providing the design, supply, and installation of a large range of products including:



Glazing

Curtain Walling

Cladding

Render

Steel Frame Systems



Duties & Responsibilities:



The Design Manager will work on a total design solution specific to each project. This will be done by ensuring compliance to client’s recommendations/requirements and company procedures.



You be responsible for tasks relating to the project, instructed, and reporting to the Head of Design/Technical.



The main duties of the role are as follows:



Managing a design team.

Managing the design process using his/her commercial, contractual, programme/time awareness and technical expertise.

Supporting, understanding, and advising the client as to the requirements and his/her obligations in the development of a building design.

Encouraging and inspiring designers to produce their best work using their full flair, experience, resources, and talents in a cost-effective way.

Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards, and codes of practice, where appropriate.

Ensuring design information is of the right quality and keeps pace with project timescales.

Striving to eliminate health and safety risks in the design and financial risks during construction.



Required Skills & Experience:



- Degree, HND or equivalent, ideally in a design or construction related subject.

- Experience leading a design team

- Experienced working within the construction industry