PSR Solutions
Assistant Design Manager
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ASSISTANT DESIGN MANAGER REQUIRED ON PERMANENT BASIS IN COVENTRY FOR A MAIN CONTRACTOR
I am assisting my client with an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Design Manager to join a leading main contractor. The business undertakes projects in various sectors including Commercial, Education and Defence with values ranging between £10m and £50m.
As Assistant Design Manager you will be responsible for managing projects to ensure their safe completion, in accordance with programme, specification, and budget.
Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 + Package
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee design processes during pre-construction and, when necessary, construction phases.
- Analyse and interpret Employer's Requirements documents.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop comprehensive Contractor's Proposals.
- Coordinate and supervise external design consultants.
- Implement innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
- Ensure timely delivery of design information and resolve issues within strict deadlines.
- Participate in tender launches, adjudications, and project initiation meetings as needed.
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We're seeking an Assistant Design Manager with:
- Proven experience in managing complex, high-value design projects from a main contractor's perspective.
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, schedule, and manage multiple workloads effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of Building Regulations and Planning Permission processes.
- A keen sense of commercial awareness.
- Familiarity with various client procurement methods.
- Preferably, experience with on-site operations and contract procedures.
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