Design Manager at Galliford Try

Blaby, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Design Management, CDM 2015, BIM, Value Engineering, Contract Law, RIBA Plan of Work, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Mitigation, Statutory Approvals, Buildability Review, Communication Skills

Industry

Construction

Description

Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. Senior Design Manager East Midlands & East Anglia An opportunity has arisen for a Design Manager to join the team at Galliford Try. Ideally, you will based in or around the East Anglia area and will have the opportunity to travel across multiple sites/projects in the Region. What you will be doing: You will support the management of the design processes and information flow on Design and Build Contracts and other as applicable, you will also assist in the management of CDP Packages as well as the following additional support: * Participate in creating a knowingly safe working environment * Manage relationships with the client, sub-contractors and Project and Design Teams for the efficient development and delivery of designs on a project or Bid * Monitor and lead the design process and provide update to the Project Manager * Apply and monitor CDM 15 and principle of prevention and safety in design * Identify and mitigate design risk and realise opportunities through all stages of a Bid or project * Assist in the selections of designers for a project and ensure competency checks are undertaken * Develop and agree the scope and responsibilities for consultants and invite fees for the compilation and management of the project fee schedule * Develop and design programme in conjunction with the Planner and develop, manage, monitor and report on the information release schedules and progress and quality of design deliverables * Contribute to value engineering and buildability of the project by reviewing and identifying potential interface, buildability and coordination issues and resolving them with the design and project team and sub-contractors * Report against design progress, quality and consultant performance as required by operation and design management leads * Ensure designs are complete including drawings, specifications and schedules following review process * Identifying the design approvals required and ensure information flow to the client, GT team and subcontractor * Lead design meetings and ensure minutes are produced, distributed and actions closed out * Appreciate target cost allowances and ensure designs are within budget, liaising with commercial team to seek advice * Manage statutory and 3rd party processes such as planning, building control and BREEAM * Undertake site inspections to ensure the 'as-built' product meets the design criteria About You: You ideally should also have a good working knowledge of the following: * Health & Safety at Work Act * Construction (Design & Management) Regulations (2015) * Design Management Tools, IRS, MIPD, DRM, Programmes * Design Information: Drawing Types, Specifications, Schedules Reports * A Common Data Environment: VfP Approvals Process * Statutory Approvals; Building Control, Planning Process, CDM 2015, Fire Safety * The RIBA Plan of Work * Contract Law * Must have experience in education/schools * Excellent communications skills * Experience / understanding of BIM What We Can Offer in Return: With an impressive order book of over £4.1 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: 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 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 or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process. We encourage, 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. As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.” A full job description for this role is available upon request. Closing date: * #LI-LM1

Responsibilities

Manage design processes and information flow on Design and Build contracts, ensuring designs are complete and within budget. Coordinate between clients, subcontractors, and project teams to deliver high-quality design deliverables and manage statutory approvals.