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Job Title: Design Manager

Location: Wilmslow

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000

The Client

Our client are privately owned construction and engineering company, they deliver single source construction and engineering solutions to the UK’s public and private sectors with a specialism within healthcare. They are looking for a Design Manager with healthcare construction experience to join the team.

The Role of Design Manager

The Design Manager is responsible for the projects design from concept with through to site. The Head office-based role, reporting to the Senior Design Manager, shall have the responsibility for the coordination of design activities on a project, or multiple projects.

Manage both in-house and external design team members and contribute to planning and co-ordination in a way that adds value to the processes.
Establish a platform for good communication and collaboration between relevant parties and thereby an effective flow of design and production information.
Establish and subsequently de-risk design problems by finding solutions before they materialise.
Effectively manage and control cost during the process to ensure budgets are met.
Prepare, manage and secure all-party ownership of an integrated design programme.
Develop understanding of BIM to ensure our client stay at the forefront of the legislative requirements.
Complete design responsibilities matrix and design deliverables schedule Secondary Responsibilities
Analyse tender documents received to understand the Client’s Requirements on the scheme.  Liaise with the supply chain to obtain project costs primarily regarding construction aspects.
Analyse and check project costs prior to tender submission.
What’s on Offer for the Design Manager

Salary of £55k - £70k
23 days annual leave increasing with service, plus all bank holidays. 
Early finish Fridays
Discretionary bonus
Service awards
Subsided gym membership
EAP - Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
Cycle to work scheme.
Fantastic company days out/parties, paid for by the company.
Option to join company private healthcare scheme.
Company contributory pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Free eyesight tests
Option to attend applicable training courses, paid for by the company.
Great and consistent mentoring and career support
Quarterly check ins with your Line Manager, as well as weekly/bi-weekly informal chats to discuss progress, wellbeing or anything that may be on your mind.

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