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Senior Design Manager

IMC

Senior Design Manager

£104000

IMC, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 4795a093bec14130919c7f641ce4acc0

Full Job Description

  • Review the design resource and plan for workload, managing the team workload.

  • Liaise with internal/ external resource as appropriate.

  • Develop the design function to consistently improve and be better than any competition. To initiate innovation & best practice within ISG at every opportunity.

  • To develop a relationship with the client and project management team.

  • Work in collaboration with the project team and client, client's advisors and appointed consultants.

  • Manage the design relationship between the Company, customer, design consultants, designing sub-contractors and statutory bodies acting as the point of contact on all design matters.

  • To develop the design programme and design information flow and ensure that these are incorporated into the overall project programme. Create RFIs for information.

  • To review project design inputs, processes and outputs on a regular basis ensuring compliance with contract requirements and that any necessary corrective actions are undertaken as required. Ensure Due Diligence is correctly carried out.

  • To research for current trends, materials, design ideas, to be able to offer alternative solutions and challenge where appropriate.

  • To manage design change controls, ensuring that changes are recorded and communicated to the relevant team members and organisations.

  • Ensure our HSQE standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented and adhered to, at all times.

  • Ensure compliance by the Company and all design consultants and designing sub-contractors with the CDM regulations.

  • Design and record the scope of duties of each design consultant and designing sub-contractor, ensuring that these are included in the relevant appointment and sub-contract documents.

  • Review with client where improvements can be learned, always strive to do better.

    The Senior Design Manager will lead the design from Stage 4/5 through to completion for a major MoJ project on the Isle of Sheppey including managing a small design team. Ideally you you will have experience working on MoJ / Public sector projects , although not essential and you will have experience leading / managing a team.


    • The role will be hybrid based out of our head office in London with some travel to the project site.,
  • Ability to work in Autocad for space planning/ detailing.

  • Previous retail /office project design experience essential, as is liaising with clients.

  • Self-motivated, dynamic thinker.

  • Excellent working knowledge of both 2D and 3D design. Experience in production of client design presentations.

  • Demonstrate competency as a design lead.


    • Commitment
  • Must be able to take full accountability for their role, actions, judgements and decisions.

  • Must be passionate about work, committed to excellence and continuous improvement.


    • Planning and Organisation
  • Able to delegate effectively.

  • Must be organised and prioritise own work to deliver on time through managing time effectively.


    • Communicating and Influencing
  • Must be able to use a range of communication skills and adapt these as necessary.

  • Use facts and data to influence an outcome.


    • Team Working
  • Must be able to participate, share knowledge and actively support colleagues.

  • Develop the technical competencies of the team and being the first point of contact for clients.

  • Encourage the team to focus on providing a pro-active robust design service.

  • Must be able to recognise own strengths and weaknesses and draw on the strengths of different people.


    • Leadership
  • Must act as a role model, setting high personal standards.

  • Must be able to adapt management style to suit different individuals and situations.

  • Must be approachable and able to offer advice and support to others when required.

  • Able to communicate clear expectations of performance and behaviour and act quickly to resolve issues.

  • Must be able to articulate a clear purpose to others and encourage a maximum buy in and commitment from them.

  • Must take an active interest in developing others by providing opportunities for others to reach their full potential.

  • Must be able to give fair, accurate and regular feedback on performance, which builds capability and confidence., BA Hons Interior Design or BA Hons Architecture or equivalent design qualification

    About ISG


    • ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
    We have had a hand in some of the world's most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
    In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

    Construction South is part of the UK Construction business and includes the Wales and West, and the South East . Projects on average range between £5 - £50 million and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial offices.,
  • Ongoing career development and accredited learning

  • Annual recognition and values awards

  • Global employee assistance program

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways

  • As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

  • Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)

  • Volunteer day

  • Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office

  • Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week

  • Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable

  • Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone's invited