Total 63 job vacancies by Randstad CPE

Electrical Design Engineer

Are you looking for work immediately? Do you have vast experience in school refurbishments?

Randstad are looking for a full time Electrical Design Engineer to work on school refurbishments across North Tyneside. The right candidate must have over 3 years experience and can work independently on projects. The role is to start immediately for 18-24 months.

Pay is negotiable on the candidate.

• Management:

• Lead small teams, including consultants and trainees.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and contribute to service plans.
• Promote team performance, development, and high standards of customer service.

• Develop conceptual and detailed electrical designs.
• Prepare engineering documents (e.g., drawings, calculations, reports).
• Ensure compliance with British Standards, Building Regulations, and energy efficiency goals.
• Oversee and vet designs from external consultants.
• Support construction processes, including site visits, installation monitoring, and testing.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Manage quality assurance activities and prepare tender documentation.
• Lead or assist in projects related to council property investments and energy optimization.

• Utilize design software (AutoCAD, Revit) and maintain expertise in BIM processes.
• Promote the use of innovative solutions to enhance environmental sustainability.

• Relevant academic/professional qualifications (e.g., BEng/BSc, HND/HNC in Electrical Building Services Engineering).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with AutoDesk Revit and MagiCAD.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status.
• Management qualifications.

• Ability to travel and access construction sites.
• Flexible working arrangements, including occasional evening meetings.
• DBS check required.

Interested? Send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle office.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Role: Senior Design Manager (Tier 1)

Location: Kent

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Highly Competitive

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Senior / Design Manager for a regional and or national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

For more information, please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Canterbury

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Highly Competitive

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Senior / Design Manager for a regional and or national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

WHATS NEXT?

For more information, please contact Sam today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Randstad is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Design Manager to join a main contractor working on the HS2 project in West London. This is an opportunity to work on the UKs largest transportation infrastructure project, leading the design of complex and innovative infrastructure elements for this transformative project.

About the Role:

As Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful design and delivery of crucial infrastructure elements for HS2. You will be a key leader on the project team, working with a team of engineers and designers, and overseeing all aspects of the design process from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Provide strategic design leadership for complex infrastructure elements within the HS2 project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and design standards.
• Design Development: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop detailed design solutions that meet the demanding requirements of HS2, considering safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Contract Management: Manage design contracts, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
• Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of infrastructure design principles, building regulations, and industry best practices, particularly related to high-speed rail projects.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Effectively manage design budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered within constraints.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment on design decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of delivering successful infrastructure projects, ideally with experience on large-scale transportation projects.
• Qualifications: A relevant degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of design principles, building regulations, and construction techniques for infrastructure projects, with a focus on high-speed rail or similar complex transportation infrastructure.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, inspire creativity, and achieve project goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address design challenges effectively.
• Passion: A passion for design, innovation, and contributing to the UK's transportation infrastructure.

If you are interested please hit apply!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

A new Design Manager role has just landed. Are you looking for your next opportunity?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Canterbury, Kent (office based circa 6 months) before moving to a site based role in Kent.
• Contract type: Freelance
• Day rate: £ Negotiable (this role will be PAYE or via an Umbrella company)
• Start date: November 2024
• Duration: In excess of 12 months
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes for across multiple sectors of the built environment with projects in excess of £100 million in value.

The project this role is being recruited for is a £20 million Two-Stage Design & Build education complex in Kent.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success and will be

• Reporting to the Contracts Manager in conjuction with the Head of Design and working alongside other Design Managers within the business.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role:

• Previous experience of working within the Department for Education construction framework.
• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

This role is a great opportunity for someone that is immediately available or becoming available in the near future and looks to work with a growing team that is forward thinking and fosters great relationships within the team, the clients and supply chain.

If you like what you have read above and think could be the right next step for your career please click 'Apply Now'

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Randstad is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Design Manager to join a main contractor working on the HS2 project in West London. This is an opportunity to work on the UKs largest transportation infrastructure project, leading the design of complex and innovative infrastructure elements for this transformative project.

About the Role:

As Senior Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful design and delivery of crucial infrastructure elements for HS2. You will be a key leader on the project team, working with a team of engineers and designers, and overseeing all aspects of the design process from concept to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design Leadership: Provide strategic design leadership for complex infrastructure elements within the HS2 project, ensuring alignment with project objectives and design standards.
• Design Development: Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to develop detailed design solutions that meet the demanding requirements of HS2, considering safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.
• Contract Management: Manage design contracts, ensuring compliance with project specifications and timelines.
• Technical Expertise: Possess a deep understanding of infrastructure design principles, building regulations, and industry best practices, particularly related to high-speed rail projects.
• Budget and Schedule Management: Effectively manage design budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are delivered within constraints.
• Communication and Stakeholder Management: Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and alignment on design decisions.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong track record of delivering successful infrastructure projects, ideally with experience on large-scale transportation projects.
• Qualifications: A relevant degree in architecture, engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of design principles, building regulations, and construction techniques for infrastructure projects, with a focus on high-speed rail or similar complex transportation infrastructure.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, inspire creativity, and achieve project goals.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address design challenges effectively.
• Passion: A passion for design, innovation, and contributing to the UK's transportation infrastructure.

If you are interested please hit apply!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Role: Senior Design Manager

Location: Witham

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

This is a key role within the organisation!

Duties:

• You'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• You will be responsible for the management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• Ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

Experience and Qualifications required:

• Previous experience working as a Design Manager for a regional / national Contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

WHATS NEXT?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Temporary Works Design Engineer Required

• Do you have 10+ years of experience as a Civil Structural Design Engineer?
• Are you Chartered? Or near Chartered
• Have you gained experience working with Temporary Works / Construction Engineering Experience ?

My client are delighted to be growing their Engineering Services team with the addition of an experienced Senior Design Engineer where you will be joining a dynamic, collaborative IN-HOUSE team and working on exciting projects across a variety of sectors including but not limited to civil engineering, construction, commercial, marine & rail.


You will be:

• Responsible for the preparation and review of detailed technical designs for temporary works (including calculations, drawings, risk assessments and design certificates)
• Proposing and/or developing value engineered alternative solutions (during tender or construction phases)
• Support Construction Team with Temporary Works Solutions.
• Liaising with Temporary Works Coordinators, Project Teams, Subcontractors, Technical Office Team and Suppliers
• Developing, instigating and maintaining processes, procedures and standards for technical design

Joining an international team who are collaboratively breaking new ground by transforming temporary works designs, you will be a strong decision maker with logical methodology.


You will have:

• Completed a third level structural, structural or design engineering qualification.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in design engineering
• A minimum of 10 years' experience working in Geotech, Concrete, Steel, Construction or Temporary Works Design Engineering

APPLY NOW!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Design Manager (Civil Engineering - Highways)

Do you want to work for a multinational business that has a pipeline of work over £1 billion? Are you an Assistant Design Manager looking for the next step up in your career? Are you currently a Design Manager looking for a fresh project? Do you need more flexibility in your role? This opportunity could be perfect for you.

Company Overview: One of the UK's leading contractors, who specialise in construction and development internationally. They have a pipeline of work worth over £1 billion, this specific highways project is worth over £500 million.

Role Overview: This international contractor is seeking a skilled Design Manager, with expertise in highways infrastructure to lead and coordinate the design efforts for a range of highways projects. The initial project will be focussed around the Norwich/ Cambridge area, and will be ongoing for over three years.

This Design Manager will be joining the Project Technical Team that operates centrally within the Delivery Integration Partner and is responsible for the development of scheme solutions throughout their life cycle e.g. pre-contract, pre-construction, delivery, and handover.

Location: Norwich/ Cambridge. Beginning on-site with hybrid working to be implemented.

Salary: Negotiable (£62,000+ depending on experience) + benefits (see below)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the design process for highways and civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
• Implement and manage Project Utilities process for efficient delivery of Utilities diversions.
• Support the set up of Project Technical Integration dashboards.
• Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and client expectations.
• Develop and manage design schedules, budgets, and resources using software tools such as Asta or P6.
• Identify risks, manage changes, and resolve design-related issues to maintain project timelines and quality.

• Competitive salary around £62,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Pension of up to 15% matched.
• Car allowance of £5,900.
• Couples private healthcare.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing international organisation.
• Pipeline of future schemes with a combined value of over £1 billion.

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in highways infrastructure design.
• Proficiency in design planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
• Relevant CSCS card.
• Chartered Engineer is preferable but not required.
• Knowledge of relevant design codes, regulations, and best practices in highways and infrastructure design.

Interview Process: Two stages with hiring manager.

To Apply: For more information or to apply, contact Paige Finnegan 07909 018873 or email . You can also apply directly via the button below.

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Design Manager / Civil Engineering/ Infrastructure/ Civil Engineering Jobs/ Assistant Design Manager/ Design Coordinator

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Construction Contractor

Location: Cardiff, South Wales

Are you a Design Manager / Senior Design Manager? Do you like working on schemes up to £100M +? Do you want to work for a fantastic company with amazing progression routes? Do you want to progress from where you are today? Then look no further, an exciting role has opened up at one of leading clients based in the heart of Cardiff, working on schemes within an hour.

Responsibilities

• Understand client requirements/output specs
• Ensure pricing assumptions are consistent with the development of the design - with Pre construction manager
• Monitors design progress and ensures the accuracy and completeness of design variables at each stage of the design development process (ITN Phase / PB Phase / Construction Phase)
• Ensures that all resources for coordination are appointed
• Prepare monthly report to Design Leads
• Responsible for design compliance, build ability, efficiency of design and supporting the bid process.
• Responsible to lead the sign off of documents to the correct status
• Prepares and validates the Design Management Plan (DMP)
• Prepares the Project`s Document Management Procedure in accordance with TEC.CMP.05.
• Endorses Consultants` DMPs
• Defines consultant values and authorises appointed consultants payments
• Defines designer`s objectives: time, details, ratios, coordination`s, etc.
• Manage the flow of design information and the Document Control
• Support the procurement and commercial teams
• Representing the company at Client/User/Local Authority and other stakeholder meetings
• Co-ordinate the input from the Technical Department necessary to develop a robust design
• Manage the Environmental Certification Process i.e. BREEAM / CFSH
• Manage (preconstruction) or participate (construction) the Design Transfer from preconstruction to construction

Next Steps

Apply below or get in touch to discuss further to start the process of finding out more about this exciting opportunity.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are working with a Tier 1 contractor based near Reading to recruit a Design Manager to join the team.

The company are a national brand with an excellent reputation in their chosen marketplace and have excellent long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and the wider supply chain and have a forward thinking approach to staff engagement and there are opportunities to grow and develop your career with them.

The regional office is based near Cambridge but the geographical area covers Northern Home Counties, Suffolk patches and they target work in the education, public sector, leisure and commercial marketplaces with a mix of negotiated and framework opportunities. Turnover for 2024 has been secured and 2025/6 is almost there so they are now in a position to be highly selective about what type of work they look at.

Current live projects include new build NHS and student schemes SEN schools, Life Sciences schemes, Office and local authority developments ranging from £25 to £90 million on JCT and NEC forms of contract.

The role of design Manager includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating and commercial teams to carry out a detailed and forensic investigation into the scheme and work on the key packages to explore and identify both opportunities and potential issues with critical pathways, carry out ve exercises where needed and use your skills and expertise to create detailed input for the tender and bid packages. You will be responsible for the information flow between client, consultants, subcontractors and your own internal teams and take the lead on the framework schemes.

You will be responsible for taking the scheme from tender, bid including full detailed 2nd stage works, contract award and finally onto site for the construction phase. You will be responsible for management and implementation of the design on site with the project manager and site delivery teams and subcontractors and take responsibility for managing rfi's, change process, cdm regulations etc. through to handover, commissioning.

You will ideally have worked for a tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.

They are looking for experienced Design Managers as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

A new Design Manager role has just landed. Are you looking for your next opportunity?

• Position: Design Manager
• Location: Dartford, Kent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (dependant upon experience)
• Benefits: £5,000 car allowance, healthcare, life assurance and NEST pension scheme
• Randstad contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)

The company:

A Kent based contractor specialising in new build and refurbishment schemes for private clients, developers and local authorities with values reaching up £15 million in value.

The project this role is being recruited for is a £14 million Design & Build retirement and extra care complex in Essex.

The role:

As the Design Manager you will be a key person that is instrumental in the company's ongoing success and will be

• Reporting to the Snr Design Manager and working alongside another Design Manager.
• Producing design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments and schedules.
• Responsible for the management and delivery of design information in line with agreed design programme and deliverable schedule for projects due to commence on site and in progress.
• Ensuring appointed Design Consultants and Engineers carry out their duties in accordance with their appointment.
• Attending and chairing necessary meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Value Engineering to achieve desired outcomes and maximise project profitability.
• Working collaboratively with commercial and delivery teams.
• Ensure design is compliant with planning conditions and legislative requirements.

To be successful in this role:

• Previous experience in the same or similar role is essential for either a developer, contractor or consultancy.
• Be able to manage the design process for your project autonomously.
• Sound technical knowledge of design packages and ability to input at key project stages including consultant selection, procurement and project delivery.
• Educated to degree level or HNC/HND in a relevant discipline.
• Experience of working on multiple projects running concurrently with values in excess of £5m would be an advantage but not essential.

This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop with a growing company that is forward thinking and fosters great relationships within the team, the clients and supply chain.

If you like what you have read above and think could be the right next step for your career please click 'Apply Now'

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Vacancy: Senior Design Manager

Location: Witham

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

This is a key role within the organisation!

Duties & Responsibilities:

• As the Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the regional build team, supporting them in building projects
• The management and delivery of design information in accordance with the agreed design programme and deliverable schedule
• For ensuring that the appointed design consultants carry out their duties in line with their appointment
• Input at both pre construction and construction stage of a project
• Mentoring junior staff
• The production of design programmes, design scopes, design responsibility matrices, appointments, schedules to record progress, upline reporting, attending/chairing necessary meetings and workshops
• Ensuring that the design is compliant to relevant legislation and technical requirements

What are they looking for?

• Previous experience working as a Design / Senior Manager for a regional / national contractor
• Experience of undertaking design management activities at both tender and construction stages
• In-depth knowledge of construction processes and materials
• Knowledge of current design, planning legislation and compliance issues

Are you interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We are recruiting for a Design Manager to join a Tier 1 contractor to work on a number of schemes in the Surrey, Crawley, Reigate and South West London areas. The company are one of the most successfully privately owned profitable contractors in the country and their Southern operations are based from their office near Reading and turnover in excess of £1 billion a year.

Schemes in the pipeline are £30 million DFE school schemes, Spec Office developments and several Hi Rise student schemes.

They target schemes between £30 and £90 million on frameworks and repeat business opportunities with long term clients and will also identify and target single stage regen and development schemes up to £150 million - typical schemes are large schools and multi phased education schemes, student accommodation, PRS developments, high rise office and resi schemes, distribution hubs and large multi use retail and leisure developments - a really-wide and diverse range of projects to work on.

The role includes early involvement at tender and bid stage, working with the estimating and commercial teams to carry out a detailed and forensic investigation into the scheme and work on the key packages to explore and identify both opportunities and potential issues with critical pathways, carry out ve exercises where needed and use your skills and expertise to create detailed input for the tender and bid packages. You will be responsible for the information flow between client, consultants, subcontractors and your own internal teams and take the lead on the framework schemes.

You will be responsible for taking the scheme from tender, bid, contract award and finally onto site for the construction phase. You will be responsible for management and implementation of the design on site with the project manager and site delivery teams and subcontractors and take responsibility for managing rfi's, change process, cdm regulations etc. through to handover, commissioning and production of O&M manuals.

You will ideally have worked for a tier 1 or larger regional contractor on schemes above £10 million and have experience of both D&B projects and framework negotiations, be able to demonstrate excellent work practices, attention to detail, organisational skills as well as the ability to identify opportunities and potential issues.

They are looking for experienced Design Managers as well as senior staff as part of their controlled growth and development and now is a brilliant time to join the business. They offer a competitive salary and package, hybrid working options, full training and bespoke development packages and the opportunities for advancement are unlimited - they regularly recognise, reward and promote the best internal talent.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

We are looking for a Design Manager to join a contractor based near Southampton to join their growing pre-construction team.

The company works across the Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Dorset patch and has a highly successful and work on a range of schemes in the education, commercial, retail and industrial marketplaces and more recently have successfully been awarded the opportunity to to work on some of the latest framework opportunities for local government and local authorities as well as the larger strategic 5 year agreements as well as working on repeat business opportunities for a range of established clients.

Typical projects range from £5 to £25 million in value on both 2 stage negotiated and competitive single stage bids.

The role you will undertake is to work on both bids and tenders all the way through to information management on the live schemes so you will have the unique insight to be able to take the scheme from tender all the way through to the build phase and finally client handover.

Precon duties will include working with bid team, estimating teams, building services and design managers to create and submit best bid possible. This is based on forensic analysis of the design process of each package, working with internal teams as well as specialist consultants and engineers as well as the supply chain to overcome issues and be able to come up with innovative ideas and suggestions for the design elements of the scheme. You will have the opportunity to work with several experienced individuals who can help train and develop your skills.

Upon contract award you will be responsible for drawings and information control with site teams, subcontractors and client. You will be expected to spend time on site working with the teams to ensure compliance with BIM and CDM requirements and work with commercial teams on RFI's, variations etc. and take responsibility for the design elements of the project as it progresses through the programme.

They are currently working on several new bids, 2nd stage opportunities as well as 3 live projects in the Dorset/Hampshire area - all of which you can get involved with.

This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in every aspect of a construction business and life cycle of a project and the contractor have an excellent training programme and this role would suit someone looking to move up into the role from a trainee or assistant level or an experienced co-ordinator with a view to gaining both experience and promotion in the medium term.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.