Senior Design Manager

Location: Greater London

** Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.
**** We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain.  That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.
**** We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
**** What we are recruiting for:
** We currently recruiting for a Senior Design Manager for a private construction business unit based out of our London office.
** Roles & responsibilities:
*** Deliver Design Management on projects with a high degree of independence using experience and judgement
* Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
* Represent the business at a senior level with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
* Manage high value complex projects in a variety of different sectors, client types and procurement contexts
* Bid for new work collaboratively with project teams, quickly establish external relationships and secure work through reports and presentations
* Manage consultant design through pre-construction period with the integration of specialist designers
* Manage process of design review and approval through documentation, documents management systems and inspections
* Manage third party interfaces such as Planning and Building Control (RBCA)
* Report to the Head of Design Management at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
* Manage design through internal project governance e.g.:  + Bid and conversion commitment reviews  + Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews  + Internal and external audits
** Experience & background:
** Credentials* Appropriate CSCS card for the role
* Professional Construction Qualifications relevant to the role (Batchelors Degree in suitable subject e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management etc.).
* Registration with construction industry professional body e.g. Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer.

Skills
* Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Safety Act Principal Designer
* Strong written and verbal communication skills both technical and non-technical to client, supply chain, peers and stakeholders
* Able to use robust judgement in weighing up multiple, complex, sources of information and clearly communicate direction
* Able to direct and negotiate with consultants at a senior level e.g. business owners
* Able to present technical and procedural material to audiences
* Competent IT skills and experience in relevant types of programmes;
Microsoft Office, PDF Editing, Presentation software e.g. Adobe InDesign, BIM Model software e.g. Autodesk Construction Cloud.
* Working knowledge of BIM / CAD programmes Knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of the design and construction process
* Knowledge of relevant legislation, construction laws, the regulatory framework, industry standards and technical guides
* Thorough knowledge of Construction Design Management 2015 Regulations and the roles of CDM Principal Designer and CDM Principal Contractor
* Through knowledge of the Building Safety Act and roles of   Principal Designer and   Principal Contractor
* Detailed knowledge of the RIBA Work Stages and their deliverables
* Thorough knowledge of design and construction technical details
* Detailed knowledge of standard forms of construction contracts e.g. JCT Design and Build, Construction Management, Management Contracting and NEC
* Detailed understanding of Professional Services Agreements
* Thorough knowledge of Sustainability including the delivery of relevant accreditations
* Thorough knowledge of Digital project integration delivery including, digital design (BIM), common data environments and project delivery programmes.
* Robust commercial awareness including contract conditions, deliverables, liability and responsibility
* Thorough understanding of construction methodologies and their influencing factors, e.g. safety, fabrication, assembly, logistics, availability.
* The ability to think through design challenges as a designer in order manage outcomes with the design team and specialist designers.

Experience
* Extensive experience in managing consultants and design teams
* Experience in being a key client interface
* Extensive experience in working through the RIBA Work Stages
* Experience in leading and championing safety initiatives
* Delivering sustainable outcomes including accreditations
* Reviewing and Administering Consultant Appointments
* Experience in the creation and use of project control mechanisms.
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