Overview

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a Design Manager to join the team. The regional office is based near Reading but the geographical area covers the M4 Corridor Reading and Oxford and they target work in the education, public sector, leisure and commercial marketplaces with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities.

Current live projects include new build NHS and student schemes in Oxford, SEN schools, Life Sciences schemes, Office and local authority developments ranging from £25 to £90 million on JCT and NEC forms of contract. Turnover for 2025 and 2026 has been secured and 2027/28 is almost there so they are now in a position to be highly selective about what type of work they look at.

Responsibilities

• Involvement at tender and bid stage, working with estimating and commercial teams to carry out a detailed and forensic investigation into the scheme and work on key packages to explore opportunities and potential issues with critical pathways.
• Carry out value engineering exercises where needed and use skills to create detailed input for tender and bid packages.
• Own information flow between client, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams and take the lead on framework schemes.
• Take the scheme from tender/bid (including full detailed 2nd stage works), contract award and onto site for the construction phase.
• Manage and implement the design on site with the project manager, site delivery teams and subcontractors; manage RFI's, change processes and CDM regulations through to handover and commissioning.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally have worked for a Tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million.
• Experience of both Design & Build (D&B) projects and framework negotiations.
• Demonstrable work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.

What They Offer

Competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages, with opportunities for advancement. They regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Equality & Compliance

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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