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About this Role : Ambitious / experienced Design Manager required by the Southampton office of this busy Tier 1 National Main Contractor to take the lead and manage the design process for a new build DfE Secondary school project in Fareham, Hampshire - circa £30m in value. Initially based in the Southampton office, as Design Manager you will be involved initially in the preconstruction phase for the scheme which is due to commence on site in spring of 2025, responsible for the detailed design development; Thereafter you will be based on site with the team throughout the delivery phase.This is a new build scheme on the DfE framework - client engagement and design development has been well looked after by an experienced SDM to date with a positive client relationship established.Duties will include : Management of the design development for projects, packages and sections of works;Management of consultant design team; Chairing regular design team meetings;Regular liaison with key clients, trusts and end users / heads of department;Engagement with and managing specialist sub-contractor design teams;Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved;Dealing with local authorities to achieve planning permissions;Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc;Identifying opportunities for value engineering where...