Galliford Try
UK-based construction group delivering building, infrastructure and specialist services across public and private sectors.
Design Manager
Manage client and design teams to deliver construction designs and ensure compliance.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Manage relationships with client, subcontractors, project and design teams to efficiently develop and deliver designs on a project or bid. • Lead the design process in accordance with the Building Management System. • Apply and monitor compliance with CDM 2015 and the principle of prevention and safety in design. • Identify and mitigate design risk and realise opportunities throughout all stages of a bid or project. • Assist in selecting designers for a project and ensure competency checks are undertaken. • Develop and agree scope and responsibilities for consultants and invite fees for the project fee schedule. • Develop the design programme with the Planner and manage, monitor, and report on Information Release Schedules and design deliverable quality. • Manage statutory and third‑party processes such as Planning, Building Control, and BREEAM. • Undertake site inspections to ensure the as‑built product meets design criteria.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸design leadership
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸statutory compliance
- ▸design programme
- ▸site inspections
- ▸client coordination
What You Bring
• Experienced in and knowledgeable about CDM 2015. • Aware of health and safety responsibilities and adheres to company policies. • Able to read and interpret design and construction programmes. • Understands buildability and will challenge designs that do not meet sequencing or construction methodology. • Analytical with advanced problem‑solving skills. • Able to develop ideas and present them concisely. • Excellent communicator able to engage with senior stakeholders. • Demonstrates commercial acumen and manages the design change process.
Requirements
- ▸cdm 2015
- ▸health safety
- ▸buildability
- ▸problem solving
- ▸communication
- ▸commercial acumen
Benefits
We are committed to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people through the ‘Be Well’ programme, which provides discounts, advice and support. High‑quality training is offered at all levels, from leadership development to apprenticeship programmes, and our Career Paths initiative tailors training and support to help individuals fulfil their potential. Our Agile Working programme gives employees flexibility in when, where and how they work, allowing site and office staff to choose from a variety of working practices that suit personal and team needs. Galliford Try values diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates to apply even if they do not meet every single requirement. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full‑time, reduced‑hours or flexible arrangements, and we will discuss reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. • Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase additional holidays. • A wide range of corporate discounts. • Cycle to Work schemes. • Comprehensive pension plan. • Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme. • Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees and 24/7 employee assistance programme. • Paid yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to the role.
Work Environment
Onsite