Design Manager

Overview Some see emptiness. We see a blank canvas. Role: Design Manager Location: North West England Challenges. Opportunities. Solutions. At Robertson, we see them our way. We’re bold enough to ask questions. Brave enough to look at things differently. Confident enough to be ourselves. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family‑owned construction, infrastructure, and support services business. And as Design Manager you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the built environment around us, and for a truly sustainable future. Your new role Overseeing the Design process, you’ll exemplify our commitment to Health & Safety, and ensuring quality and best practice will be second nature to you. Duties * Utilise the various company procedural systems in the manner defined and ensure communications protocols are followed * Help create and promote an environment of professionalism in relation to construction works * Employ previous sector experience to the benefit of the business * Maintain a strong customer focus * Support the business to secure new work * Adapt effectively to varying environments, responsibilities, people and culture * Work with a team and work on more than one project or tender at a time * Maintain a business perspective that is reflected in all decisions and actions * Demonstrate a strong commercial awareness identifying opportunities and risks * Take a strategic view of issues alongside immediate operational requirements * Analyse relevant information and identify innovative and effective solutions to issues * Anticipate problems and modify plans accordingly * Assist in the development of procedures and documentation * Assist in the development and maintenance of standard house types * Assist the development and maintenance of standard specifications, drawings, details and products * Assist RPH work towards Net Carbon and sustainability targets Project Responsibilities * Manage the project design development through pre‑construction concept and scheme design stages * Manage delivery of design from both consultant designers and specialist subcontract designers * Manage design appraisal and review processes * Manage the design process through internal and external review and approval gateways and submissions * Appraise design information and report on level and quality of design information with particular regard to adequacy for pricing and construction * Identify unusual/abnormal design risks and establish mitigation measures to ensure design can be developed & delivered to the client’s satisfaction with solutions priced out * Identify safety risks and consider the health & safety implications of project delivery * Manage Third Party peer review teams (external consultants) undertaking detailed reviews and gap analysis * Establish strong relationships with specialist supply chain designers to maintain technical knowledge in these areas. About You We look for our Design Managers to be degree qualified in a construction related subject with extensive experience within a design management role. You will be confident in your decisions and calm and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges. You will be ambitious and want a career where you can grow and progress. Benefits of working with Robertson * 33 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time or FTC positions, increases with length of service) * Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme * Life Assurance * Cycle to Work Scheme * Discounts (gym memberships, restaurants, days out etc.) with Hapi Rewards App * Annual Flu Vaccine * Access to E‑Learning * Health & Wellbeing Support * Life Management & Financial Support Diversity & Inclusion When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. That’s why we’re working hard to create an environment where everyone can feel welcome, and where we can all be ourselves. We encourage applications from people of all races, ages, genders, religions, sexual orientations and more - so whoever you are, we hope you’ll see things our way, too. J-18808-Ljbffr