Design Manager

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.

Due to recent project awards, we are currently recruiting Design Managers to supplement the current Design Management team for our Private Sector business.

• Deliver Design Management on projects using relevant experience and judgement
• Integrate and work alongside senior project team; e.g. Project Director, Commercial Director, Construction Director etc.
• Represent the business with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Manage 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 / Lead Design Manager / Senior Design Manager (as appropriate) at regular intervals and key milestones on delivery of projects
• Manage design through internal project governance with support from seniors e.g.:
• Bid and conversion commitment reviews
• Monthly Project in Conversion / Project in Delivery Reviews
• Internal and external audits

• 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.).

• Ability to Plan, Manage and Monitor Design in line with the duties of the Building Act Regulations Principal Designer (BRPD
• 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 with support from senior Design Management Team
• 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.

• 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

• Experience in managing consultants and design teams
• Experience in being a key client interface
• 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 with support from seniors
• Experience…