Assistant Design Manager

at  Willmott Dixon

Hitchin, England, United Kingdom -

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Immediate30 Nov, 2024Not Specified02 Sep, 2024N/AGood communication skillsNoNo
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Description:

THE PROJECT

Some of the duties / responsibilities will include: • Supporting the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others. • Supporting with the selection and appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor’s Design Portion. • Supporting with the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team. • Preparing information for regular design reviews to assess progress, support the identification of potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary. • Supporting with collaboration with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements. • Supporting with the coordination and management of external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality.

ABOUT US

With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and trusted privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best “Big” Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Job Reference: CON0201

Responsibilities:

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an Assistant Design Manager to work on exciting new projects with our London & East construction business. With offices in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, and Chelmsford (Essex), we deliver projects across multiple sectors within north London, the northern home counties and East Anglia. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Hitchin office 3 days per week. This role will involve assisting in collaborating with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, works and goods partners, and customers, to help establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

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Site Engineering / Project Management

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Hitchin, United Kingdom