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We are looking for a rounded Design Manager that can work closely with the Pre-Construction & Project Teams. This Design Manager will be joining a dynamic and ambitious Main Contractor that are ever growing. Their fast paced nature, means they are stealing a march in the Industrial sector.

Do you have Pre & Post contract experience? Have you lead a Design process at Pre-Construction/Bid Stage as well as at execution delivery stage on site?

Are you able to see the risks & design clashes then able to come up with solutions when required? Do you have the ability to think outside the box, when working with the supply chain and client to make projects a success for all parties.

This opportunity is to be based mainly on site, with sometime spent at HQ outside Maidstone. Are you someone that likes to help collaborate with internal teams as well as having a positive impact on external parties? Making sure that design quality and all due diligence is compliant to manage project budgets and timelines.

Personal attributes for successful applications

* Can you keep you calm and work methodically under pressure

* Do you see the Design & Technical angles also the challenges before we hit an issue and this delays the build process

* Are you driven to get ahead in your career and no afraid of hard work

* Enjoy working within a team

* The client will NOT entertain hybrid working as this goes against the company ethos & culture

Do you have the following experience

* Main or Sub Contractor experience in a Design Manager or Design Coordinator Capacity

* Design & Build Experience

* Strong communication skills

* Construction Background relevant to the role be that Degree on HNC

* You will have the technical understanding to read drawings, review programs manage design issues and potential clashes

* Exposure to BIM is desirable but not essential