Design Lead - Hertfordshire, United Kingdom - Fawkes & Reece

Description

Exciting opportunity for an experienced and talented Design Manager to manage the design aspects of projects and tenders in progress within the Hertfordshire business.

This position is office based, with flexibility for occasional remote working.
Establish, maintain and manage effective project design resource and team profile at bid and delivery stages
Lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design service for the customer and key partners / suppliers at bid and delivery stages
Manage and co-ordinate safely the overall design process through the RIBA design stages challenging the brief and bringing innovation and continuous improvements benefits to the projects at bid and delivery stages
Ensure completion and compliance of design management departmental procedures at bid and delivery stages
Involvement with design strategy and approach
Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of service and develop a comprehensive scope of service for key stages of project
Co-ordinate the activities of the design team, contractors and statutory bodies (e.g. Local Authority planners & Building Control/HSE) in line with programme critical dates
Ensure the design process recognises compliancy issues, current legislation, standards and codes of practice
Maintain design within cost restraints fully incorporating customers' requirements
Coordinate change control system and ensure changes are accounted for, authorised and implemented, as necessary, with the project manager and client

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on Health care and Education schemes.

Experience and knowledge of DFE BIM, 3D Models, Digital Construction.

As an experienced Design Manager, you will have a good understanding of construction techniques and a BSc/HND/HNC, membership of relevant professional institute i.e.

Ability to lead and provide a professional, comprehensive and sustainable design service for the Client at Bid/Delivery stage. Main contractor experience is preferred.

They are inclusive, supportive and team focused and take pride in the longstanding and committed relationships they have with their supply chain partners.