Assistant Design Manager

Job Summary

To support the design management process during the delivery of a construction project; providing support to Design Managers and Senior Design Manager on tenders. At this level, Junior Design Managers are given the opportunity to develop a broad base of technical and professional skills and knowledge.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor and support the implementation of project specific design management processes and protocols
• Assist PM/SDM in the procurement of design services by contributing towards the definition of consultants’ scopes of services and responsibilities
• Ensure effective implementation and management of document control processes/ design information relating to subcontractors and consultants in line with company protocols
• Ensure effective coordination of the request for information process for the project
• Find solutions for on-site technical problems
• Develop a detailed understanding of the project scope and requirements, and the scope of services for all design related consultants
• Liaise with client’s team, project team and other project stakeholders on developing an understanding of design issues, drawing reviews, and supporting the Project Lead in their decision-making process
• Undertake design-related risk management reviews and workshops with site teams and input into the project risk register
• Produce regular progress summaries of specific elements of the design
• Contribute to contractor proposals and client and internal reports
• Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Construction business to provide exceptional support
• Work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set
• Co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and other’s health and safety at all times
• Any other duties consistent with the role of Assistant Design Manager as may be required from time to time.

Qualifications/Experience

• Working towards a degree (or equivalent) in construction related disciplines or a similar field
• Has a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience or industry knowledge in a relevant field
• IT skills – proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements.

Competencies

• Can demonstrate commercial awareness and a strong understanding / have a willingness to learn all elements of the construction process
• Able to create and follow clearly written processes
• Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Personable and effective team player
• Open to feedback with a willingness to learn and improve
• Able to work unaided where appropriate/demonstrate a certain level of autonomy