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Design Manager

Exeter


Sphere Solutions are working with a one of the region’s leading contractors, recruiting for a Design Manager to work with a highly experienced delivery team. Projects will be varied, covering all aspects of construction, including industrial, commercial and education- ranging from £1m up to £10m, design and build projects, with an excellent secured workload and forward programme of works this is a great opportunity.


The role:

  • Lead, manage and chair design meetings with external consultants and management teams
  • Interface between the client, design teams (external consultants) and operational teams
  • Manage design change and reports
  • Liaison with the commercial team, relay any implications of changes to the client
  • Assisting the Estimator with design change / price implications, pre-construction assistance regarding design change


The Candidate:

  • Demonstrable pre / post contract experience in Design Management
  • Have worked with a regional / main contractor in a similar role
  • Longevity with previous employers
  • Good client liaison skills, approachable and a good problem solver


On offer is an excellent salary and package, including car/allowance, company pension, life assurance and private medical insurance.


To Apply: For an informal discussion please call Abbie Evans on or apply as instructed.


Sphere Solutions are one of the South West & Wales market leaders in providing recruitment services to the built environment.


With specialist consultants based in our regional offices (Bristol, Cardiff, Plymouth and St Austell) we fill vacancies daily with contractors, developers, civil engineers and their supply chain in high volume with quality candidates.

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