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Design Manager : New Build Schools (Pre:Construction and Delivery)

Are you an experienced Design Manager looking for a challenging role focusing on high:profile, new build school projects? We are seeking a dynamic and detail:oriented professional to oversee the design process from initial pre:construction stages right through to successful on:site delivery.

Benefits

• Competitve Salary for suitable applicants
• Ability to work for a Tier 1 main contractor
• Flexible working (2 days working from home)

Key Responsibilities

• Design Management: Lead and manage the detailed design development across all disciplines (Architecture, Structures, MEP) during the pre:construction phase.
• Technical Compliance: Ensure all designs comply with the clients brief, statutory requirements (including Building Regulations and Planning), and educational technical standards.
• Risk Mitigation: Identify and proactively manage design:related risks, coordinating resolutions with the design team, supply chain, and construction teams.
• Site Coordination: Provide essential design support to the site delivery team, managing the RFI (Request for Information) process, technical submittals, and implementing design changes efficiently.
• Value Engineering: Drive value engineering and buildability reviews to optimize the design without compromising quality or performance.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary design contact, effectively communicating with the client, end:users (the school), external consultants, and internal project teams.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture or Construction related degree
• Previous experience working on school projects in a Design Manager role
• Familiar with common construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC) and the design management responsibilities within them.

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 more than 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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries: Construction