Design Manager

Role : Design Manager

Location : Hertfordshire & Hybrid

Salary : up to £80k plus package

Howells are working with a national property services contractor to recruit x2 Design Managers to join their growing team based in Hertfordshire.

Design Manager General Overview :

The main purpose of this role is to lead design from pre-construction through to construction, taking full technical responsibility for allocated projects. The Design Manager will also provide full design and technical support during the tendering process.

Experience in leading the design of major refurbishment, fire remediation, and re-cladding of Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs) is advantageous.

This role may include line management of an Assistant Design Coordinator, Design Coordinator, or Senior Design Coordinator.

Design Manager Main Duties :

Design and Technical Responsibilities :

• Lead consultant and survey tendering and procurement.
• Conduct thorough design risk appraisals to support tenders.
• Review Employer's Requirements (ERs) and contribute to Contractor's Proposals.
• Develop robust design and preconstruction programmes for tenders.
• Lead client meetings during bid and preconstruction phases as required.

Manage consultant and survey appointments, ensuring scope and terms align with project...