Design Manager in Essex

Design Manager - New Build School Project

Location: Essex
Project Value: £50m
Duration: 2 Years
Sector: Education
Role: Design Manager

We are currently working with a leading main contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Design Manager to join their team on a major £50m new-build school project in Essex.

The project is a significant education scheme with approximately 2 years of work remaining, offering excellent long-term stability for an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in school or education projects.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the design process from pre-construction through to delivery, working closely with the project team, consultants, subcontractors and client.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing and coordinating the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
Working closely with the Project Manager and wider site team.
Managing consultants, subcontractors and design teams.
Reviewing and coordinating technical information and drawings.
Managing design programmes, deliverables and interfaces.
Identifying and resolving design issues and clashes.
Ensuring design information is coordinated with the construction programme.
Supporting procurement and technical submissions.
Attending design and progress meetings.
Maintaining strong relationships with the client, consultants and supply chain.
Supporting the successful delivery and handover of the project.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Design Manager with:

Proven experience working for a main contractor.
Previous experience delivering school / education projects is highly desirable.
Strong technical and design management knowledge.
Experience working on large-scale new-build projects.
Excellent coordination and communication skills.
Experience managing consultants and subcontractor design.
Strong understanding of the construction process and design development.
Ability to work effectively with project, commercial and site teams.
Relevant construction/design qualifications.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major £50m education project and secure approximately 2.5 years of work on a high-profile new-build school scheme.

If you're an experienced Design Manager with education experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please get in touch for further information.

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