Assistant Design Manager

Skillset:

• Proficient using Microsoft Excel and online document management platforms
• Design assurance
• Design coordination
• Reporting

Job location: London, United Kingdom

Accessible by public transport? Yes

Working hours: Weekdays

Contract: Permanent

Flexible working: We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role

As the Assistant Design Manager, you will be responsible for the design management of work packages allocated to you and their delivery to the agreed plan.

• You will manage and coordinate with design teams and sub-contractors for the packages you are allocated so their activities are planned and programmed and integrate with the project programme.
• You will work in accordance with the Design Management Plan, ensuring design control processes / governance are applied. That designs coordinate and integrate as they develop, and information is shared between parties so that designs proceed as planned.
• You will verify the information exchanged is complete, of the quality required and where appropriate, is checked by suitable competent people.
• As design progresses you will ensure the designs remain in line with their scope requirements.
• You will support the Design Manager / Senior Design Manager when dealing with Commercial, Construction Team and Planners.
• You will support Design leadership in undertaking the Lead Designer activities for self-assurance.
• You will contribute to monthly updates and weekly meetings, support in identifying issues and in the plans to mitigate delays or cost increases.
• You will support the Design Manager / Senior Design Manager with your contribution to project reports and metrics.