Design Manager / Architect

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Arora requirements and standards of design are achieved. The designs are to reflect the desires of the concept, but details to be practical with function very much the forefront ahead of form.
• Manage the Design Process using commercial, contractual, programme / time awareness and technical expertise.
• Managing the Design Team and Design Process via external Consultants.
• Manage the input from the internal design concept architect and operational teams in line with the design programme.
• Attend prequalification interviews and presentations, as required.
• Agree the tender information required schedule with the bid team.
• Supporting, understanding and advising the Client as to the requirements and obligations in the development of the Building Design.
• Chair Design Development meetings during the Tender / Construction process.
• Fully investigate Value engineering and value creation opportunities.
• Interrogation of enquiry documents, in the form of an Employer’s Requirements.
• Production of a Contractor’s Proposal document in liaison with other internal departments.
• Drive innovative and cost effective solutions into the design.
• Progress design issues within a strict timescale & ensure designers meet information delivery dates.
• Review and approval of Contractor / Sub-contractor Design Proposals.
• Verify & control status of Consultants and Contractor / Sub-contractor drawings & specifications and maintain registers.
• Ensure the Consultant Scope of Services, Responsibilities and Fees are agreed.
• Facilitate the completion of a Project Risk Register.
• Attend tender launch / tender adjudication and launch meetings, as required.
• Ensuring the Design Process recognises Current Legislation, Standards and Codes of Practice, where appropriate.
• Eliminate Health & Safety Risks in the Design and Financial Risks during Construction.

Individual:

• Commercial awareness.
• Be able to demonstrate the ability to manage and drive a team to produce in the required timeframe
• Have an understanding of different Client procurement routes.
• Experience of site/contract procedures would be an advantage.
• Ability to organise, plan, programme and manage workloads.
• Understanding of Building Regulations and Planning Permission procedures.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will be a team player, a good organiser with excellent communication skills and a drive to succeed in a thriving environment. They will ideally come from a Main Contracting background and be professionally qualified RIBA / CIOB or Degree in Construction Management or Architecture. They should have a stable record of employment with experience of working on refurbishment and new build Design and Build and Construction Management projects.

Required skills

• Architectural  
• Architectural Design  
• Building Design  
• Design Development  
• RIBA