Assistant Design Manager East Midlands

Leicester, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/graham-group

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Job Description

About The Role
JOB TITLE: Assistant Design Manager
DIVISION: Build
LOCATION: Leicester, East Midlands
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
BENEFITS: Car allowance, pension scheme, life assurance, subsidised healthcare scheme
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Design Manager to join our team as we deliver a range of exciting projects across the East Midlands region. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in supporting the Design team by coordinating and managing the design process throughout each stage of the project lifecycle.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Design Manager to join a successful Tier One Contractor. You will receive full training, guidance, and ongoing professional development to support your long-term career progression. We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who hold a relevant construction-related degree such as Architectural Technology. Strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate clearly across all levels of the business are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Expected duties for the Assistant Design Manager include:
Quality Control: Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all design and construction work meets company standards and complies with ISO requirements.
Documentation: Maintain thorough and accurate project records, including design control documents, approvals, reports, and meeting minutes.
Problem Solving: Identify, address, and resolve design-related issues that may arise during the design and construction phases.
Compliance: Ensure all design outputs comply with building regulations, contractual obligations, and relevant industry standards.
Building Safety Act: Maintain an understanding of the changes brought by the 2022 Building Safety Act and support the implementation of processes required to demonstrate compliance across project gateways.
Coordinate Design Activities: Oversee and coordinate all design activities, ensuring alignment with project timelines and objectives.
Stakeholder Liaison: Act as a key point of contact between the design team, contractors, and clients, ensuring communication is clear, accurate, and timely. Provide design input into tender, construction, and variation/compensation event programmes where required.
Review & Approve Designs: Evaluate design proposals, drawings, and specifications to ensure they meet project requirements, and raise technical queries where necessary.
Person Specification
Essential:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or relevant on-site experience.
Proven experience in a design coordination or design management role within the construction sector.
Strong understanding of design processes, building regulations, and construction methodologies.
Proficiency in design and coordination tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail when reviewing design documentation.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines within a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RIBA, CIOB, ICE).
Experience working within a BIM environment.
Exposure to live construction projects and awareness of site constraints.
Knowledge of sustainable design principles and environmental standards (e.g., BREEAM, LEED).
Familiarity with JCT or NEC contracts and their impact on design deliverables.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Clear opportunities for progression and professional development
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Comprehensive training and mentorship

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged and the range of duties to be undertaken.
It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.
If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

Email:
Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at:

Email:
Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.
A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.
GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.
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