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Principal Design Manager

Employer
Falcon Green
Location
Shoreham-By-Sea
Salary
From £80,000 to £90,000 per annum Car Allowance, Bonus & Excellent Ben
Closing date
1 Jun 2019

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Sector
Media
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We are looking for a qualified Principal Design Manager who has managed a team operating within the residential sector, has a strong commitment to adherence of HSE legislation, and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of planning techniques, procurement and management systems, risk management, life-cycle cost and value creation.

We are currently working with a Tier One Main Contractor who are experiencing significant but planned growth and are looking for a Principal Design Manager who has strong leadership skills and can demonstrate the successful delivery of large residential schemes.

The project is a four-year major regeneration scheme that is kicking off in the next few months. The successful candidate will be joining at pre-construction and will take the lead of the design function on site supported by a Principal Design Manager and a high performing Technical team.

The Principal Design Manager will enjoy self-government and will be responsible for the functional leadership and design management resource on a major project, from pre-construction to completion. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the busiest Main Contractors in the UK that offers mapped out career progression.

Principal Design Manager Responsibilities:


·Acquire deep understanding of the design brief such as the Employer's Requirements and the Contractor's Proposals

·Lead and manage the development, resolution and delivery of the design aspects of the project, including coordination through to completion

·Undertake reviews of design documentation for coordination and completeness for the given stage of works

·Ensure design is compliant with all relevant legislation and delivered in accordance with CDMC requirements.

·Ensure buildability, cost effectiveness and a high standard of finish

·Appoint the consultants by preparing their respective scope of services and negotiate the fees

·Establish and reinforce a professional and respectful working environment with the external consultants and our internal project team

·Manage the production of the Contractors Proposals, ensuring they are complete and unambiguous

·Produce and negotiate the project-specific designer agreements scope of works and the design management plan, ensuring they are agreed and fully understood by all parties

·Ensure the design has been reviewed on all projects with respect to mitigating Health and Safety issues prior to construction and ensure that hazards are noted on all drawings at each stage of their production

·With all relevant parties, produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required to satisfy design, procurement and construction requirements

·Provide input into the design team PDR’s


Key attributes of the successful Principle Design Manager:


·Experience working on residential projects of £30 Million

·Main contractor or Developer experience

·An Engineering background is desirable

·Proven leadership qualities, and conflict resolution capabilities

·Degree qualified within a Construction or Architectural related field

·Experience of liaising with subcontractors and high-profile clients

To apply for this role please forward your CV to the link provided or alternatively call Darren on 077-18488962.


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