SENIOR DESIGN MANAGER

We are currently looking for Senior Design Managerto complement and support our strong pre-construction team. The role will extend (depending on projects type) to post tender design development, coordination & management of the design teams. The role will be based in our Cambridge office, covering the working area of that office of Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Oxfordshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, down to North London. Our Pre-construction Team consists of design managers; M&E services coordinators, planners and estimators bid leaders. The successful candidate will be joining a strong dedicated group of individuals who are themselves supported by our in-house design (architectural, structural and civils) consultancy office at Thetford. The successful candidate will be joining one of the largest family run construction businesses dealing with a diverse range of interesting and challenging projects across multiple sectors.
For this role you will need to be focused, knowledgeable of construction techniques, design standards and Building Regulations, self motivated and able to work both independently and within our team of like minded individuals. You will have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written, and you will need to hold a clean driving license and be prepared to travel throughout our operating area.
The successful candidate needs to be efficient and resourceful, with an invaluable set of interpersonal and problem solving skills and the flexibility to adapt to fast paced, ever- changing environments. You need to be a conscientious, organised and pro-active team player, highly motivated and committed to achieving deadlines and always focused on the task in hand. You should be able manage and appoint design teams and manage them in the production of information through different stages of design development.
The role will ideally suit someone from a design background (architectural or engineering) and also construction project management level (with significant design and build experience).

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Good organisation skills and work ethic
• Computer skills – need to be proficient on Microsoft Office packages (preferably with experience of the 2010 suite – Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management systems. Any experience with Bluebeam or 4 Projects would be beneficial but not essential (and training can be provided).
• Excellent spoken and written English
• A good, clear telephone manner is essential as there will be a client interface during the course of the daily works, including Teams meetings.
• A good ‘team player’, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes
• Good communication, presentation and diplomacy skills
• Work as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

Please refer the Job description for details