Design Manager

We are now recruiting a Design Manager (newbuild housing) on a permanent basis to oversee the management of the pre-construction design process to ensuring schemes are optimised for whole life value for money and that we deliver quality homes with in a well laid out estate.

As Design Manager you will mange manage production of drawings / specifications; you will be integral to ensuring technical compliance and all documentation is in place. The role will support the Pre-Construction Manager, Quantity Surveyor, Development Managers and Assistant Project Managers and be from conception to completion

This is a home-based role, but the successful candidate will be expected to attend office meetings, client meetings as required throughout the Northwest of England., Design Management

• Undertake design reviews and value engineering to ensure the scheme is viable and provides whole life value for money. Lead, manage and co-ordinate the design process including external consultants to ensure the optimisation of all opportunities and live schemes.


• Monitor planning conditions, section agreements and other statutory information and provide updates to the project team on progress / discharge.


Technical, Building and Legislative Standards

• Support the Head of Design and Technical Standards in the development of standard house types, design standards that will support Onward's desire to deliver quality homes in a well laid out estate.


• Ensure the proposed design and construction matches the Onward Design Brief, including house types and specification.


• Ensure they are compliant with Building Regulations, LABC / NHBC building standards and legislative requirements.


Stakeholders

• Build relationships with external stakeholders such as planners, highways and United Utilities. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.


CDM and H&S Compliance Requirements

• Provide assurance that developments are CDM compliant and that projects are delivered to the highest standards of health and safety.


Project Management

• Provide support in all handover meetings to ensure a smooth transition of the scheme to the Development Managers and Assistant Project Managers. Assist in the preparation and signing off HUG and HS File in advance of completion in line with building regulations requirements.
  
  Demonstrable experience in managing the pre-construction process and bid submissions.



• Proven experience and knowledge in construction processes, workmanship, and specification.



• Awareness, experience and knowledge of site health and safety.



• Demonstrable knowledge of building standards regulatory requirements in relation to development.



• Understanding of construction contracts.



• Demonstrable knowledge of CDM regulations.



• Ability to promote good practice in Onward Homes.



• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with a proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and customers.



• A positive commitment to customer service.



• Customer facing when holding stake holder events / open days.



• IT Skills - Microsoft office ( Word, Teams, Excel, Power point, Share point)


Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree qualified in a construction related field. Desirable:



• Membership of a profession body such as CIOB / RICS.
  
  Onward Homes is one of the largest registered providers of social housing in the Northwest, with 35,000 properties across in 52 neighbourhoods across the region.


We believe that everyone deserves a place to call their own, which is why we're committed to building 500 new homes each year. We do more than just provide a roof over our customers' heads, we're here to make a real difference.

In addition to creating positive spaces for our customers we continuously strive to create a positive and progressive workspace to enable our colleagues to achieve their full potential.

We embrace diversity and strive for diverse teams to create an inclusive culture which enables Onward to thrive and be representative of the communities that we serve. We want to ensure that everybody has an opportunity to be part of our recruitment processes and will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to assist you with our recruitment process via the email address below.


• We offer a competitive salary of £60,950


• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays.


• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.


• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).


• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.


• Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family.

Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.

• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.


• Access of up to £150 annually through the 'Learning for life' scheme.


• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.


• Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications allowing you to develop your professional development to MRICS.