Job Description

New Design Manager position in Dartford, Kent. Have you just finished an assignment and looking for your next role?

• Position: Design Manager
• Start date: December 2024
• Contract type: Freelance
• Location: Dartford, Kent
• Pay rate: 350 - 500/day
• Duration: 12 months
• Xenon Recruitment contact: Matt Jasper

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes across multiple sectors of the built environment.

The project this role is being recruited for is a 40 million Design & Build education complex in Kent.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success. Your role will involve but not be limited to:

• Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjunction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for a live scheme.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

About you:

• Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on projects of a similar size would be an advantage but not essential.