Senior Design Manager

Hybrid in Solihull·Added 2 days ago (last checked 5 Nov)

BAM UK & Ireland

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Solihull
Contract: Permanent
Experience: Senior level

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

A "can-do" and collaborative approach

Enthusiastic team player, able to listen, understand, engage and motivate, and with confidence to make decisions when required
A desire to constantly learn, improve and share knowledge and experience
An understanding of both the design and construction processes, and the interface between them
Desire to drive improvements and benefits through embracing digital construction
Excellent communication skills, both at the personal level and more formal reporting level
GCSE's+ HNC in Building Studies, Degree in Design Management or Architecture.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

A challenging and continuously changing environment in a forward thinking organisation. In addition to an attractive salary and benefits package, we support further personal growth and development.

The role

What if your next step led further than you thought?
With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we'll help you get there.

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Senior Design Manager to join the Central region. Reporting to the Regional Design Manager. You will oversee the design management discipline, digital discipline, and establish and monitor robust strategies for new opportunities during pre-construction.

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

What you'll do

You will be required to manage the design process to deliver technically compliant, cost-efficient and coordinated design packages, during both the pre-construction and project delivery stages.
Liaise with subcontractors, design team members and external consultants, creating a collaborative environment to deliver design information that meets the clients requirements and conforms to building regulations.
Overseeing a variety of contract types and multiple live projects, you will manage the design information release, production and approval of technical drawings, chair design workshops, coordinate complex design packages, and validate design details, adding value to the construction process.
Providing expert guidance and technical support, you will work closely with both clients and project teams to identify and mitigate risks, as well as ensure compliance with all statutory, legal, and planning requirements.
Assisting with the selection and scope of suitable subcontractors for Contractor Design Portions and working drawings

Hiring process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you. "Join us in Making Possible"

For more information or an informal conversation about this opportunity, please contact Paul Howes, Recruitment Manager: paul.howes@bam.com

About BAM UK & Ireland

BAM UK & Ireland is a construction, infrastructure and facilities management company that imagines, creates and enriches buildings and infrastructure across the UK and Ireland. It reports more than 6,500 people and around €3 billion in 2024 revenues, and its capabilities span construction, infrastructure, design, facilities management, ground engineering, energy solutions, services engineering and site solutions.

The company works across sectors including schools and universities, energy transition, commercial, healthcare, transport, climate adaptation and resilience, nuclear and defence, and aviation. It emphasises sustainability and supporting clients through the whole lifecycle of their buildings and infrastructure, and it is part of Royal BAM Group.

Industry: Construction
Employees: 6,500+