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Design / Project Manager Civils
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Design / Project Manager Civils
Job Description: Design / Project Manager
Our client is a national civils contractor who are looking for the services of an experienced Design / Project Manager based in the Central Belt of Scotland looking after a large multi-million-pound National contract. You will be responsible for the full infrastructure on this project and have experience of delivering the best solutions from concept through to completion, acting as the main point of contact between the design team and the construction team.
Design Manager Job Specification
Typical duties will include:
- Managing permanent and temporary works designs
- Managing the design process, with a focus on buildability and efficiency, to ensure the optimum solution is arrived at from concept through to delivery
- Development of Design Deliverables schedule in coordination with the designers
- Liaising with the project teams to ensure design is developed in line with expectations
- Ensuring a design programme is prepared and agreed with each designer
- Liaising with the project planner to incorporate the design programme into the main programme
- Chairing regular meetings with the designers to ensure the design is developing as planned
- Monitoring progress of the design and works and updating the programme as necessary
- Ensuring the design is managed in accordance with the relevant operating procedures
- Liaising with clients, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and third parties as appropriate
- Providing technical input and advice as required for live projects and tenders
- Providing input into programmes where required, including tender, design, construction and Variation / Compensation Event programmes
- Undertaking a review of the developing design and managing the technical query process
- Providing construction methodology input and incorporating in the programme where required.
- Managing the flow of information from the design team and advising the project team of any impact on progress and programme.
- Providing necessary information to the Procurement Department to enable the procurement of materials and subcontractors
- Preparing handover documents
- Introducing improvements and innovations where appropriate.
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Essential Criteria:
- Design Management: Possess an excellent understanding of the design process and the management of interfaces between disciplines
- Construction Knowledge: Track record of site-based experience and demonstrate a very high level of knowledge of the design and construction process
- IT Skills: Can use all software/IT systems to the benefit of the role and company
- Formal Qualification in Construction: BSc/BEng, HND, HNC or equivalent experience
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Desirable Criteria:
- Contract Knowledge: Understands specific NEC contracts and is able to take appropriate action
- IT Skills: Have working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Professional Body: MICE or working towards it.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a highly respected Tier 1 contractor on a very interesting and rewarding project - based in the Central Belt of Scotland.
Therefore, if interested, please apply to the details below and only applications with FULL UK WORKING VISAs will be considered.
Desired Skills and Experience
Experienced Design Manager to join a reputable civil engineering contractor to work on a prestigious contract
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