Bouygues UK are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join the Building Safety team which focuses on legacy projects. This role will be supporting the Thurston Road project in Lewisham. You will be responsible for leading and managing the design process to develop a design that is compliant with all contractual and statutory requirements, using cost-effective methods. You will be involved in coordinating the delivery of the project on time, within budget, and in agreement with the production/legacy team in terms of choice of methods of construction and buildability checks.
Essential Criteria
- Relevant Construction or Architecture qualification
- Strong background in Façade and general exterior knowledge
- Fire Safety design
- Previous main contractor experience
- Expert understanding of the Design & Build process
- Excellent knowledge of design process, at commercial and construction design stages
- Understands the RIBA plan of work
- Strong in-depth technical knowledge
- Good knowledge of planning process
- Proven experience of managing design on numerous projects (e.g., Residential, Schools, Hospitals, Student accommodation)
- Working knowledge of building regulations
Accountabilities & Key Tasks
- Manage and lead the design process across preconstruction and construction phases
- Oversee design consultants, ensuring compliance, buildability, and efficiency in all designs
- Act as the main liaison between client, consultants, project teams, and site management
- Coordinate the preparation, review, and sign-off of all design documentation
- Ensure flow and control of design information, including compliance with Document Management Procedures
- Support the commercial and procurement teams in developing design packages and strategies
Overall Responsibility For
- Project Design Management
- Management of the Design Consultants
- Liaison between the Client, Design Consultants, and project staff
- Liaison with Site Manager for the development of design packages and procurement strategies
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
- 2 paid volunteering days a year
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Generous share scheme
- BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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