Design Manager

• Job Reference: RADM050623
• Job Title: Design Manager
• Salary: £Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package
• Location: Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland

VANRATH are recruiting a Design Manager to work for a leading Main Contractor based in Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Remuneration:
£Competitive DOE + excellent benefits package

Client
Our client is a leading Civil Engineering and Building company delivering high quality construction projects across the UK and Ireland. Innovation, quality, integrity and professionalism are the cornerstones of the business which is renowned for its personal, hands on style.

The Role:
The Design Manager will be responsible for taking projects through planning approval through to commencement of work on site, responsible for the co-ordinator and approval of all construction drawings and information, ensuring projects meet budget and clients requirements.

• Liaise with the Land & Planning Manager at integral stages of the Planning Submissions
• Identify, Appoint & Manage External Design Teams to meet the project brief and ensure the design programs are achieved
• Appoint and Co-ordinate all relevant testing and reports to assist in the completion of designs and planning
• Liaise with all Stakeholders in the Project to ensure all information is provided at required stages
• Organise, participate, and record Design Review Meetings
• Liaise with the Commercial Team to ensure the design's are within the Project Budget
• Co-ordinate the Planning Submission & Discharge of Conditions
• Review and manage the flow of information to ensure all technical details are incorporated into design
• Research and explore different design options to improve build quality and explore potential value engineering options for a better performance on quality & cost
• Review of Design and construction information to ensure it complies with the Client Requirements
• Manage and co-ordinate Section Agreements process
• Understand the duties for Client, Principal Designer and Designers under CDM regulations.
• Liaise with Construction Team's at the handover of a scheme from Pre-construction to onsite and ensure all relevant and key information is distributed to the construction team.

The Ideal Person:

• Degree qualified or other relevant qualifications
• Excellent knowledge of the design process and construction design stages with a Main Contractor
• Strong Technical Knowledge and the ability to use design and project management software
• Be clear-thinking, calm and have a positive approach to challenges that may arise
• Understand the Planning Process and the part Section Agreements and their timelines take in the process
• Understanding of key design principles such as fire and acoustic requirements
• Good Knowledge of Current Building Regulations, SAP calculations and their impact on design
• An excellent communicator with the ability to build design team rapport, negotiation, motivational and analytical skills

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Robert Apps for a confidential discussion