Freelance Design Manager

Following the award of a £50m+ new build project, a Tier One contractor are seeking a Design Manager on a freelance basis for a duration of 18 months to two years.Overseeing the Design process, you’ll exemplify the companies commitment to Health & Safety, and ensuring quality and best practice will be second nature to you

• Manage the development of all Contractor design within the project
• Ensuring strict adherence to all design and build procedures
• Ensure the design and delivery program is always adhered to
• Co-ordinate external contractors with the Design team
• Develop and finalise various works packages
• Ensure the external contractor’s elements of the project are developed in accordance with the project specifications and drawings achieving the desired quality
• Effectively manage and co-ordinate sub-contractors works packages and design information flow
• Chair Co-ordination Meetings and Subcontractor Design Meetings and any other such meetings as necessary
• Responsible for contract administration for the contractor’s design portion packages
• Assist in providing monthly internal and external site performance reports covering design, design development, risk and procurement / off site manufacture.
• Assist the commercial team with subcontract issues and any divergence from the tendered bidThe successful candidate would ideally be degree qualified in a construction related subject with extensive experience within a design management role however this role would also suit someone who is currently working in a Design Coordination capacity who is looking to take on more responsibility and progress towards a Design Manager level. Applicants must have UK construction experience, ideally with a building main contractor or architectural practice.Proficiency in Microsoft Office; CAD knowledge is a plus.Willingness to learn work on own development outside the role.Organised with excellent time management skills.RemunerationDay rate will vary depending on experience but as a guide £(Apply online only) per day (Ltd company)This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for temporary recruitment on behalf of our client