Senior Construction Design Manager

BMSL Group are recruiting for a Senior Design Manager from a Construction background for a very large new build project in the Bridgwater area.

Our client are a well known national and international contractor offering an opportunity to be a part of a forward thinking project team.

The standard working week is Monday to Friday, although there will be occasions where additional hours will be required to ensure project deadlines are met.

Salary is negotiable and dependant on previous experience.

Qualifications

• The right person for this role will be able to immerse themselves into each project and work collaboratively with the team and external stakeholders
• We are looking for a creative manager who is a confident communicator, has high attention to detail, a positive attitude and is results driven
• Be a member of a professional body (e.g
• Experience of working within the construction industry, specifically on design and build, new build and refurbishment projects
• Good knowledge of current CDM and Building Regulations
• Experience as Design Manager on £100m construction management projects
• Client engagement experience
• NEC Contracts and Industrial experience would be an advantage

Responsibilities

• This key person will deliver technically compliant, cost efficient design solutions on construction projects during the work winning stage and/or through the project delivery stage
• You'll assist with submissions and have an excellent appreciation of the clients' needs, ensuring that all questions have been answered in full, providing a commercial solution with the best possible chance of success
• Establish the quality of the design and verify the stage of design development and whether any elements of the design do not comply with the Employer's Requirements
• Identify, detail and evaluate areas where the compliant design could be improved such that a better value solution could be offered in the project / tender submission
• Identify any errors or omissions in the tender/project information, and provide advice on any such errors or omissions for inclusion on the Risk and Opportunities Schedule
• Confirm the design is compliant with Statutory Requirements including the Planning Permission, Building Regulations, CDM regulations and any Contract specified Design Standards and Codes of Practice
• Assess, in conjunction with the Planning Manager, the suitability of the proposed design about the proposed method and sequence of construction and provide advice regarding proposed changes to the design

If you are interested in a confidential chat about this opportunity, please apply with your CV and contact information to recieve a call to discuss.