Senior Design Manager

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Job Description

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Senior Design Manager

Building North West

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try.

Ideally, you will based in or around North West of England and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region.

What you will be doing:

As Senior Design Manager you will oversee the management and control of the design process and design team, as well as the supervision of Design/ Assistant Design Managers to ensure the design solutions meet project(s) specification and budget.

• Manage the relationship with the client, subcontractors, and design team to develop, deliver and resolve any design queries on bid(s)/ project(s) that meet the projects specification, programme and budget.
• Responsibility for the management and development of designated Design/ Assistant Design Managers with responsibility for monitoring design performance on projects your team members are working on.
• Select and/or assess for competency a suitable design team for project or if novated undertake suitable checks.
• Obtain and assess the fee proposals to develop and manage a robust project Fee Schedule for inclusion in the tender submission and approve and manage fees through the duration of the project.
• Develop & compile documentation for inclusion within the contractors proposals.
• Develop relevant documentation in conjunction with bid/ project team for inclusion in Appointments.
• Chair design team meetings and workshops as appropriate to manage the design development process
• Develop innovative design solutions with the design team and supply chain including the production of high-quality value engineering solutions.
• Manage and maintain the Design Risk and Opportunities during bid(s)/ project(s) minimising risk and maximising gross profit.
• Lead negotiations with the customer for the design solution retained at the end of the bidding process.
• Work alongside the preconstruction and project teams to ensure design portion subcontract enquiries are robust and responses provide a value for money compliant solution
• Review the design on an ongoing basis, identifying potential interface, buildability, and coordination issues, resolving them with the design and project team and specialist subcontractors
• Maintain and develop relationships with existing and new consultants to review potential future opportunities for both parties.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with ERs, CP's & Statutory requirements and all parties are aware of their obligations under statute

About You:

• Significant experience of working as a Design Manager on a variety of routine and complex projects.
• Experience of line management
• Experience of leading and managing a Design Management team.
• Degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

What We Can Offer in Return:
With an impressive order book of over £3.2 billion we are one of the industry's leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we're poised for further growth and success, so if you're committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our 'Be Well' programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.

Our purpose is to improve people's lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our Building North West business please contact Laura Mitchell on Laura.Mitchell@Gallifordtry.co.uk.

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours and / or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage you and would be grateful if you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don't meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

Galliford Try are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.

Closing Date:

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