Job Title: Divisional Design Manager
Location/ Division: Cannon Street Office / Fit Out Major Projects
Reports To: Divisional Director

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Recognised qualification in construction / architecture
• In-depth knowledge of the construction process, preferably fit-out/refurbishment based.
• Understands the pre-construction process. Can organise and manage the design phase of a project.
• Industry experience. Track record of successful projects either internally or externally.
• Has been involved at a senior level in medium (£20m+) and preferably at least one large (£50m+) project.
• Able to collate information from their team to prepare and present to at a project level, business unit level and to the board as applicable.
• Understanding of how to comply with a Health & Safety policy
• Able to apply and operate a safe system of works
• Good team leader and “people manager”.
• Good delegator and manage the outcome of that delegation.
• Training and mentoring of team members.
• Has a good political awareness and is sensitive to political situations - good relationship builder.
• Decision maker.
• Good communicator.
• Prepared to be innovative.
  A good organiser/system implementer

JOB PURPOSE

To provide a central strategic role which supports and manages the Design Management and Winning Work function for the business unit. The role requires a motivated, persuasive and creative individual who can actively contribute to the business unit’s business targets. It will also be to establish and understand the requirements of the function, sectors and markets.
The role will deliver industry leading innovation, capability, prequalification, tender submissions and post tender interview preparation resulting in the highest probability of to secure new work.
Tender periods can also vary, and it will be essential that the Divisional Design Manager be highly organised and self-motivating in order to lead our tendering operations on any number of opportunities.

WIDER BUSINESS UNIT ROLE

• Remaining abreast of statutory & compliance requirements specific to the discipline
• Maintain positive staff retention targets
• Supporting Business unit’s business development strategy – attend and host events – BCO / FX etc.
• Recruitment of new talent to the roles of Senior DM’s, DM’s, Ass SM’s and Graduates.
• Attend and contribute to weekly Pre-con and Senior Leadership Team meetings
• Lead and encourage continuous improvement
• Contribute to annual business planning
• Contribute to the business unit forums
• Conduct HR responsibilities – PDR’s etc
• Provide strategic advice into the design management role within the Business unit
• Hold quarterly DM forums
• Ensure Design Managers are reporting progress and risk monthly into the Senior Leadership Team. Manage risks accordingly.
• Embrace the STRUCTURE TONE Behaviours

They’re not just words, they are a core set of beliefs which are embedded into everything we do, and we’ll be measured against to hold ourselves accountable.

• Go get it - We make it happen. Taking actions, never sitting back. Driving projects to completion. Making opportunities into realities.
• Always adapt - Great things happen when we move out of autopilot. We find new answers and create unique solutions. We use foresight to anticipate solutions before we even hit the problem, keeping our approach agile.
• Own it - We do everything with conviction. Our inner confidence comes from our experience and our global backing. It never veers into arrogance.
• Work together - Collaboration makes the best work. We look to our colleagues, supply chain partners and clients as our teammates, always communicating clearly and with respect.
• Do what’s right - The right thing is always the best thing. We treat people fairly and behave with integrity. We’re accountable for our actions. And we always do what we say we’ll do