Bovis builds enduring partnerships, bringing together the right expertise, the right capabilities and the right resources to deliver the most complex projects.
We know from decades of experience that successful delivery of multi-year complex projects requires close working relationships and collaboration through the supply chain. That’s why we share risk and invest in people and relationships at every level.
We make things happen, anticipating challenges before they arise. Drawing on our highly experienced, multi-disciplinary teams, we bring a fresh perspective, tailoring our approach to the specific demands of the project, helping to simplify complexity and minimise risk.
The role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Design Manager to join our regions construction business. The role of the Design Manager is to ensure that an effective and productive liaison is established between the external design team, the construction and commercial team and Statutory Authorities whilst interfacing with the client team. The role will be focused upon public sector work on the Defence Optimisation Programme (DEOP)
What will you do:
- Ensure all design information is delivered to the project team to meet the project programme and project cost plan.
- Ensure all design information is buildable in a safe manner and is of a quality matching the project design stage,
- Ensure the design information meets the Contractor’s Proposals, Employer’s Requirements or brief. Identify and schedule any deviations.
- Add value to the project through sensible and practical Value Engineering, seeking alternative options in design whilst maintaining the essence and quality of the design through all stages of the design process.
- Drive the supply chain management of the finished product through leading, motivating and managing the external consultants.
- Define the scope of services of each Design Team consultant through the use of a Design Responsibility Matrix.
- Review the Design Teams BIM capabilities and deliveries and assist in preparing the Project BIM Execution Plan
You will bring:
- Registered and construction industry professional, eg: Registered Architect or Chartered Engineer
- Extensive experience within the construction industry post qualification
- Ability to lead an external design team
- Ability to become a trusted and valued member of a site-based team
- Please note that due to the nature of this role, national security vetting procedures apply and a full UK security check will be carried out for the successful candidate. Further details about national security vetting can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) or Vetting explained - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)]
We will provide:
- Car allowance
- Flexible and hybrid work options
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Private medical health benefit
- Enhanced parental leave
- Life assurance
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional 5 days
- 3 Days wellbeing leave in addition to annual leave
- Health and wellbeing support and initiatives
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme including direct access to Talking Therapies and Coaching services.
- Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gym’s nation wide
Belong at Bovis
We offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equal treatment and equal opportunity are just the norm.
We are a disability inclusive employer. If you need any adjustment or changes to the process, email us to let us know if you have a preferred communication method. We build careers, develop skills, and invest in people. Imagine what more you can do here.
Bovis is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
Bovis
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We are Bovis
Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/ or disabled.
