Job Title:
Development/Design Manager
Salary:
£50000-£65000 + Package
Location:
South Derby
Due to continuing success, growth and a strong pipeline of work, a rapidly growing yet well established, reputable Construction company are recruiting for a Development/Design Manager or Design Co-Ordinator to join a Derbyshire based company, mainly working on house building projects.
The Development Manager Role
The successful Design Manager/ Development Manager will take Schemes through Planning/Contract execution to commencement on site. You will be responsible for the coordination and approval of all construction drawings and information, ensuring these are within budget and meeting the clients requirements.
Responsibilities of the Development Manager:
- Liaise with the Land & Planning Manager at integral Stages of the Planning Submissions.
- Identify, Appoint & Manage External Design Teams to meet the project brief and ensure the design programs are achieved.
- Appoint and Co-ordinate all relevant testing, and reports to assist in the completion of designs and planning.
- Liaise with all Stakeholders in the Project to ensure all information is provided at required stages.
- Organise, participate, and record Design Review Meetings.
- Liaise with the Commercial Team to ensure the design's are within the Project Budget.
- Co-ordinate the Planning Submission & Discharge of Conditions.
- Review and manage the flow of information to ensure all technical details are incorporated into design.
- Research and explore different design options to improve build quality and explore potential value engineering options for a better performance on quality & cost.
- Review of Design and construction information to ensure it complies with the Client Requirements.
- Manage and co-ordinate Section Agreements process.
- Understand the duties for Client, Principal Designer and Designers under CDM regulations.
- Integrated Management System (IMS): adhere to requirements, procedures and policies.
- Liaise with the Construction Teams at the handover of a scheme from Pre-construction to onsite and ensure all relevant and key information is distributed to the construction team.
Experience required for the Development Manager role:
- Relevant Construction, Architectural or Engineering qualification.
- Previous Experience in an Equivalent or similar role within the Construction Industry.
- Good knowledge of the design process and construction design stages with a Main Contractor or house builder.
- Technical Knowledge and the ability to use design and project management software
- Understand the Planning Process and the part Section Agreements and their timelines take in the process.
- Understanding of key design principles such as fire and acoustic requirements.
- Good Knowledge of Current Building Regulations, SAP calculations and their impact on design.
- An excellent communicator with the ability to build design team rapport, negotiation, motivational and analytical skills.
Apply now for immediate consideration. Successful applicants will be contacted within 48 hours of applying.