Senior Design Manager – High rise city centre

The Opportunity This is an opportunity to join the major projects division of a national main contractor that are specialists in large residential developments from major student accommodation schemes to BTR developments. With a new project in Leeds city centre the business is looking to expand its team and requires a Senior Design Manager working on Pre-Construction phases initially and then take the job on to site. You should be a Senior Design Manager with experience of working on large design & build projects with a main contractor. The Role * Lead the Design Management of the project. * Manage the flow of design information, conduct design-gap reviews, develop value engineering proposals and to risk-manage the design development process. * Work with the project teams, clients, designers and subcontractors to ensure optimal design solutions are employed. * Ensure that there is sufficient regional resource to adequately cover our requirements. * Deliver a design and sequence that can be delivered safely and maximise profit opportunities. * Design gap analysis * Consultant appointments including, Scope of services, Matrix of responsibilities etc. * Attend and chair Design Team Meetings to ensure the timely flow and release of quality information and to ensure that this information is in line with our contractual obligations. * Produce technical information for company pre-qualification presentations. * Train and coach, the on-site management in design management techniques. * Attend meetings as required at the site and area offices - Hold, chair, and minute sub-contractor meetings. The role comes with a very competitive salary to £85,000 plus car allowance plus extensive benefits package and excellent career potential. Click on the link to apply