Design Manager

Reporting to the Head of Design & Technical Services, the Design Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all aspects of project delivery fully comply with Employer's Requirements, Contractor's Proposals, and relevant regulations and industry standards. This will involve working closely with internal and external teams, including the supply chain, to ensure full compliance at all times, assisting in optimizing performance and consistently delivering a high-quality product both in the manufacturing facility and on site. The Design Manager will ensure that the project KPIs are met or exceeded. This important role will also require effective leadership and engagement with all levels of internal management. The Design Manager must have sound professional credentials, experience in a relevant organization, and a strong desire to pursue best-in-class outcomes.

• Manage all aspects of design from inception to completion for a national Design and Build Contractor. Design will be completed by both internal designers and external design consultants.
• Work closely with the Manufacturing and Delivery teams to deliver all projects to a high quality and within budget.
• Manage both internal and external design resources across multiple projects.
• Ensure all designs are developed in line with DfMA principles.
• Review design information in accordance with Building Regulations, Employers' Requirements, independent quality assurance, CDM, BSA, and all statutory bodies.
• Create and manage design programmes, consultant scope documents, design responsibility matrix, derogation schedules, risk register, progress trackers, and design reports to ensure successful project completion.

Person Specification

• Possess a 3rd level qualification: e.g., BSc Architectural Technology, BSc Architecture, HND Building Studies, or equivalent with complementary industry experience.
• Professional membership, e.g., CIAT, CIOB, RIBA is desirable.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge with high attention to detail.
• Knowledge of BIM, BREEAM, and use of Procore CDE and Construction Management software would be beneficial.
• Demonstrate sound project management skills.
• Have a detailed working knowledge of all current Building Regulations and the new Building Safety Act, its implications across all projects, and the principal designer role.
• Working knowledge and experience of the CDM 2015 regulations and the duties of the principal designer and principal contractor.
• A mentor and coach who can share knowledge, advise, support, and help develop a team of young designers and design managers/coordinators.
• Sector-related experience in education and/or healthcare and/or commercial (desirable).

OUR COMMITMENT

McAvoy is an employer of choice for people from different backgrounds and seeks to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunity. We passionately believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their career with the Company. The diversity of our people, their skills, and abilities are the strengths that help us achieve our best.