Design Manager

Synergy Personnel are looking for a talented and experienced person to join our client in Swindon, Wiltshire to make a positive impact within a growing business. Responsible for managing the design process from pre-construction through to and including the construction phase for projects up to £30m.
Our Client undertakes diverse and interesting projects ranging from traditional refurbishment projects to complex new build design and build, and everything in between, with values ranging from £1m-£30m.
YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE
FOR, AND EXCELLENT AT:
* Looking ahead and planning all aspects of the project, identifying challenges and bringing imaginative and cost-effective solutions to the table
* Working within current legislation, standards and codes of practice where needed
* Looking to eliminate health and safety and financial risk during construction
* Keeping a good flow of quality information to ensure pace with the project timescale
* Having the ability to build good solid relationships with all stakeholders and have open and clear dialogue
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
* Ability to work equally well as part of a team or on your own
* Ability to communicate at all levels and be understood
* Commercial awareness
* A broad understanding of alternative forms of procurement, to include frameworks, negotiated and 2 stage tenders
EXPERIENCE
* Previous experience covering similar roles
* Understanding of traditional construction and D&B
* Thorough understanding of CDM regulations
* Knowledge of software – for example BIM and 4Projects
* Design qualification considered
Salary and package negotiable