Design Manager

Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process

Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides

Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor

Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of BR Principal Designer and BR Principal Contractor

Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables

Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details

Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting and NEC

Detailed understanding of Professional Services Agreements

Knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations

Knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.

Commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility

Understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.

Experience in managing consultants and design teams

Experience in being a key client interface

Experience in working through the RIBA Work Stages

Experience in leading and championing safety initiatives

Delivering sustainable outcomes including accreditations

Reviewing and Administering Consultant Appointments with support from seniors

Experience in the use of project control mechanisms.

Must lead in the Incident and Injury Free (IIF) vision and prioritise safety in every aspect of the role

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, supply chain and external partners

Flexibility and openness of approach and willingness to work as a team player.

Collaboration with all levels of design managers across the business to share best practices, lessons learnt and offer cross project support.

Uphold and demonstrate the company values

Car allowance

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Life assurance

25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days

3 days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave

Health and wellbeing support and initiatives

24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services

Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide

Industry leading parental leave

Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply, and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.