Job Ref: 215829326

Date: 2022-02-16 12:23:38

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Job Title: Design Manager

Location – Northern Home Counties

Client: National House Builder / One of our longest standing clients

Package: Excellent Package including Car + 3 days a week working from home

Environment: Relaxed, Driven

 One of our longest standing clients are looking for a Design Manager to join their team. This client has one of the best working environments you will find and work from home 3 days a week. It is driven team but with a supportive, friendly and fun feel

What you will need for the role 

Key Responsibilities to or the Design Manager –

Supporting the Senior Design Manager, Technical Coordinators, Technical Manager with Land Appraisal details and the development of Planning Applications Developing and Coordinating all required design Information for tender purposes
Supporting the Development Engineer with the procurement of Service delivery, Civil Engineering details, foundations, etc
Programming resources either externally or internally to meet business plan objectives
The production of accurate detailed information in line with programmes and budgets
Reviewing all information to be issued for accuracy and efficiency.
Providing all necessary associated Health & Safety Information
Providing support for all internal and external parties and responding to queries promptly and effectively.
Supporting the Technical Manager with the delivery of Technical and Design information required for land appraisals and the Submission of Planning Applications.
Coordination of external consultants in the production of technical details and drawings required for the effective delivery the residential schemes, from planning through to completion.
Achieving Building Control Approvals and the Management of all imposed Conditions
Clearance of Planning Conditions through the development and management of Applications to the LPA.
Coordination and preparation of working drawings, details, and specifications.
Preparation of legal transfer plans and obtaining LR Approval.
Management and coordination of full technical release packs for tender purposes.
Preparation of full Production & Sales release packs upon commencement of developments.
To ensure the delivery of information in line with agreed timescales and set programmes
To assist in implementing departmental objectives and procedures
Provide assistance to the development engineer with the procurement of service information and quotes, civil engineering details, and substructure details.
Provide support and accurate technical information for all internal departments, including Commercial, Production & Sales, in line with any company goals and programmes.
Check and review all technical details and reports for accuracy and completeness
Coordination of the Development Health & Safety information and delivery by external consultants
Evaluation of changing regulatory standards and product information to ensure effective and cost effective delivery of the residential schemes.
Attend all requisite external and internal meetings, including regular development progress meetings.

Skills and Education –

HND/HNC in Building Studies/Construction or equivalent
Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word
Experience of technical aspects of house building / Building Regulations
An understanding of Planning Legislation
Construction Design & Management Regulations
Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies
Good level of organisation and work management
Good time management and to adhere to deadlines.
Ability to solve technical issues efficiently and effectively.

Benefits and Package

Benefits include…

Competitive salary and package
28 days holiday
Private Healthcare
Company Contributory Pension Scheme
Sharesave scheme
Company car, car allowance 
Flexible working

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a great developer working on a multitude of award-winning schemes where you will be given all the support you need to develop and achieve your career goals in a superb and fun working environment

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