Role: Design Manager BSF/PFI
Location: Southampton
Salary: £60k - £65k
As design manager BSF, you will manage the design of complex and large value projects from tender stage, through to the start of the construction phase. To utilise construction knowledge and experience to develop innovative and cost effective design solutions in conjunction with the design team, apply value engineering principles to ensure best value for all parties, and ensure an effective construction phase by applying an understanding of site management practices, risks, costs and co-ordination.
Tasks include -
* Develop innovative design solutions to clients briefs with input from the professional team and subcontractors
* Develop relationships with clients during early concept stages; manage expectations of the project through regular communication and discussions regarding requirements and specifications.
* Manage the relationship for the whole project team - with the client, subcontractors and professional team resolve any queries.
* Identify and checking contents for Contractors Proposals, qualifications list, design information and marketing documentation to accompany the tender.
* Adopt a proactive approach to value engineering throughout the design phase, by keeping up to date with latest construction techniques and legislation.
* Reviewing the design on an ongoing basis, identify potential interface problems & practicalities in construction, and resolve with the design team and specialist subcontractors where appropriate.
* Ensuring a smooth handover of the project to the project team, by becoming involved in the initial stages of project management on site, if required.
* Attending Contractor selection interviews, including preparation beforehand.
* Thoroughly appraise tender documentation when received to identify risk, opportunity, insufficient information, inadequate or incorrect design.
* Oversee the subcontract enquiries to subcontractor designed packages.
* Appoint / vet the Design Team. Ensuring terms and conditions of appointment/novation are acceptable, lead designer role is defined and all services we would normally expect are included.
* Manage the design team throughout the tender period and hold design team meetings as appropriate
* Bid Management from first enquiry through to award of contract.
Who we're looking for
The ideal Design Manager -
Extensive PFI & BSF experience
* Ability to communicate with a range of people at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
* Adaptable and flexible.
* Ability to plan, organise and project mange.
* Analytical problem solver.
* Client and customer focused in order to build productive relationships
* Ability to make reasoned and informed judgements and decisions.
* Ability to work independently and also in a team environment.
* Effective leadership skills
* Comprehensive site experience in engineering or site management role
* Well developed Technical Construction knowledge.
* Knowledge of current Building Regulations.
*Knowledge of BSF Education/PFI projects
About our client
Our client is a leading PFI BSF contractor with a proven track record of successful tendering on a variety of major PFI schemes
What's on offer
Our client offers a competitive basic and a comprehensive range of benefits
If this role is of interest then please contact Bradley Scott on 020 7288 0166 or email your CV to bscott@fr-london.co.uk
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