Senior 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

Thorough knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations

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

Robust commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility

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

Essential Experience

Experience managing consultants to ensure design and quality assurance deliverables are achieved and recorded.

Experience of dealing with clients, contractors and construction activities.

Previous experience as a design manager/architect on a significant new build project.

Trained in all safety matters

Experience in the selection and procurement of designers on a competitive basis.

Experience in the creation and use of project control mechanisms.

Previous experience of leading a design team

Experience of negotiating Novated Appointments with Deeds of Variation

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

Ability to initiate, 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

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)

Car allowance

Flexible and hybrid work options

Up to 10% employer pension contribution

Private medical health benefit

Enhanced parental leave

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

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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.