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Design Manager-West Midlands- £43- £55k- Fixed Term Contract

Design Manager-West Midlands- £43- £55k- Fixed Term Contract

My Client is focused on profitable growth and long-term customer relationships. They are aiming to be the best UK Decent Homes constructor and framework 'partner of choice' for all key customers, and developing a leading position in local housing company markets. They deliver a range of value added services to primary customers in housing refurbishment, new build and partnership housing and enhance value by partnership approval and total commitment and focus on 'Sustainable Communities'.

A vacancy has arisen for a Design Manager based in the West Midlands working on new build and affordable housing schemes including care homes. They will be responsible for the management of design on a specific project, typically from winning the tender through to completion. On major projects this may be as part of a design management team; on smaller projects they may be responsible for an Assistant Design Manager and/or Information Controller as required. This role reports to the Project Director / Manager on project specific issues and to the Senior / Principle Design Manager on functional issues.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods and technology
• Strong knowledge of planning techniques, procurement and value creation
• Good knowledge of contracts and contract documentation
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environment legislation and issues
• Knowledge of temporary works
• Knowledge of life cycle costs
• Strong design skills
• Risk management skills
• MCIOB preferred
• HNC / HND Architecture or Construction Technology or equivalent
• Full knowledge of section agreements process for adoptable roads and sewers
• Full knowledge of section agreements process for working on live carriageways
• Knowledge of the code for sustainable homes
• Good knowledge of civil design
• Strong knowledge of planning and procurement of incoming services
• Ability to appraise designs at tender stage in order to Value Engineer proposals
• Experience and ability to manage design management trainees
• Good understanding of services design
• Must have new build housing experience
• Must have worked on projects above £3 million in value

If interested Please contact Craig Davidge immediately. Alternatively please send a copy of your CV in response to this advert and we will contact you to discuss options.