Design Manager

About this Role: Ambitious/experienced Design Manager required by the Oxfordshire of this busy regional main contractor to work on several projects in the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire areas. Ideally situated along the M4/A34 corridor, or within this wider region the role will be to take the lead for Design Management on 1-3 projects in the area, from input to tenders, second stage preconstruction and live on site. Scope of works is typically private and local authority schools, care and retirement homes, colleges, student accommodation, offices etc. Work is secured via a mixture of competitive tenders, negotiated work for repeat clients and regional frameworks. Reporting to the Regional Director and working with preconstruction and project delivery teams, you will be responsible for: Management of the design development for your schemes; Chairing regular design team meetings; Management of consultant design teams; Regular liaison with client, architect, consultants and the construction team; Agreement of information required schedule; Ensuring key dates achieved; Review of construction design information for buildability, compliance with contractors proposals, employers requirements, budget, current building legislation, etc; Identifying opportunities for value engineering opportunities where appropriate; Proactive issue resolution; Managing specialist sub-contractor design teams; Overall managing the smooth and timely delivery of detailed design information for procurement and construction throughout the build process. About the Company/Client/Project: The company is a busy southern main contractor, with experience and a proven track record in the delivery of schemes ranging £8m to £20m in value across the patch in the following sectors - private and local authority schools, care and retirement homes, colleges, student accommodation, offices etc. Turnover is circa £45m for the office, with a regional base close to the M4 and A34. R