Assistant Design Manager

Job Summary
To support the design management process during the delivery of a construction project; providing support to Design Managers and Senior Design Manager on tenders. At this level, Junior Design Managers are given the opportunity to develop a broad base of technical and professional skills and knowledge.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Monitor and support the implementation of project specific design management processes and protocols
* Assist PM/SDM in the procurement of design services by contributing towards the definition of consultants’ scopes of services and responsibilities
* Ensure effective implementation and management of document control processes/ design information relating to subcontractors and consultants in line with company protocols
* Ensure effective coordination of the request for information process for the project
* Find solutions for on-site technical problems
* Develop a detailed understanding of the project scope and requirements, and the scope of services for all design related consultants
* Liaise with client’s team, project team and other project stakeholders on developing an understanding of design issues, drawing reviews, and supporting the Project Lead in their decision-making process
* Undertake design-related risk management reviews and workshops with site teams and input into the project risk register
* Produce regular progress summaries of specific elements of the design
* Contribute to contractor proposals and client and internal reports
* Working collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Construction business to provide exceptional support
* Work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives set
* Co-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and other’s health and safety at all times
* Any other duties consistent with the role of Assistant Design Manager as may be required from time to time.
Qualifications/Experience
* Working towards a degree (or equivalent) in construction related disciplines or a similar field
* Has a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience or industry knowledge in a relevant field
* IT skills – proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements.
Competencies
* Can demonstrate commercial awareness and a strong understanding / have a willingness to learn all elements of the construction process
* Able to create and follow clearly written processes
* Methodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
* Ability to work well under pressure
* Personable and effective team player
* Open to feedback with a willingness to learn and improve
* Able to work unaided where appropriate/demonstrate a certain level of autonomy