Vital Human Resources Looking for Design manager at Northumberland Full Time

Join one the of leading construction and civil engineering contractors you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland.

Job Details

Our respected client currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager. This role will see you coordinating the design elements and interfaces of all aspects of projects throughout Civils England. Ensuring the quality of the design and monitor the delivery of the project. Whilst liaising with our clients, project staff, procurement team and Site Management for developments on the design and procurement strategies. As a Design Manager you will be responsible for:

• Manage the development of the design from pre-contract / contract award through to compilation of As Built information the design team (including temporary works) in seamlessly linking the design and the construction process.

• Provide clear direction to designers for information delivery dates, monitor progress and actively manage to ensure designs are co-ordinated and approved in advance of the construction programme

• Review all design information to ensure compliance, buildability, financial viability, Temporary works and more.

• Liaise directly with the Commercial Team and provide technical review of issues.

• Resolve technical problems and design issues that emerge.

• Ensure where possible through correspondence and proactive design that the risk to the Contractor is minimised from potential defects, potential hazards and non-compliance.

• Advise on protocol and procedures for formalised workflows for formatted information.

• Implementation of BIM as required by the Project / assist BIM Manager • Support the Client as to their duties under CDM regulations and their obligations in the development of a design.

In addition to a competitive base salary and car allowance we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being:

• Payment of an annual professional membership.

• Contributory pensions plan up to 6%.

• Enhanced Maternity & Family friendly policies.

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Health Shield enrolment after 3 months service.

• 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays).