Assistant Design Manager

Londinium Recruitment is seeking candidates on behalf of a leading construction company, known for providing comprehensive professional construction services. this construction company has built a reputation as a client-focused building contractor, successfully completing a wide range of contracts for blue-chip and repeat business clientele.The company operates throughout the UK and is dedicated to good practices in health and safety, maintaining an excellent record in this area. The Group prides itself on its commitment to its employees, fostering both professional and personal development.

Responsible to:

Associate Divisional Director

Responsibilities:

• Lead or assist in managing multi-disciplinary external design teams.
• Attend client, site, and subcontractor meetings as required.
• Have basic experience in the leisure, commercial, education, and mixed-use markets, with knowledge of both traditional and modern construction methods.
• Review all design deliverables, including specialist supplier elements and interfaces, to ensure they are within budget, fully coordinated, and buildable.
• Coordinate project team comments and resolve any design-related construction queries with the design team.
• Have knowledge of Building Regulations and the planning process.
• Understand the basics of the Building Safety Act.
• Interpret Employers Requirements and other documents, assisting with the development of Contractors Proposals.
• Understand the design and risk management processes.
• Produce or assist with design programs/controls to ensure timely information release to procurement and construction delivery teams.
• Demonstrate commercial awareness and engage in value engineering to enhance value for clients and reduce capital costs.
• Adhere to and help ensure compliance with all business policies and processes.
• Assist and contribute to assigned or delegated tasks professionally.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Possess a Degree, HND, or similar qualification in a construction discipline, or be in the process of obtaining such a qualification.
• Have construction experience, with design experience being desirable.
• Be articulate and capable of producing clear and concise proposals.
• Have good IT skills.
• Be able to work independently and manage their own workload.
• Be a good team player, working effectively with both internal and external teams.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.

The Benefits:

The construction company actively supports continued training and offers realistic long-term career opportunities throughout the business.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through Londinium Recruitment for this exciting opportunity with a leading construction company.