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Overview
We are now looking to appoint a Design Manager. The purpose of the Design Manager is to ensure the design of all projects executed are successfully achieved. This role will sit within our Project Management Department to focus on flawless design delivery, coordination, and engineering execution.
Who we are
PM Group is an employee-owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 3,700+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech, and mission-critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia, and the US, we work with the world's leading organizations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centered around our people, our clients, and trade partners.
Responsibilities
1. Utilize appropriate systems and provide leadership to the Design and Document Management functions on the project, in accordance with established PM Group procedures and protocols.
2. Complete and publish a Design Management Plan (part of the Project Execution Plan) and establish project-specific procedures and implement them, in accordance with PM Group established procedural protocols.
3. Provide interface with the client, as appropriate where defined in the project structure.
4. Demonstrate a positive attitude to safety and ensure the “Design” team is active in this regard.
5. Lead the Design team to ensure that the overall project requirements are satisfied.
6. Work with the discipline leads to establish an agreed scope of services for all Design disciplines and/or Design Sub-contractors/Suppliers.
7. Ensure adherence to the design brief/scope of service and develop (as required) a comprehensive scope of service for the next stage of the project.
8. Manage all design reviews and coordination meetings; ensuring a fully coordinated Design strategy is in place and work closely with discipline lead designers to deliver.
9. Ensure that fully coordinated design is produced that integrates with the agreed Project Execution Plan and that the design is regularly monitored for progress and updated as required.
10. Manage change control (in conjunction with internal team).
11. Deliver to cost in terms of design fee and project prime cost.
12. Liaise with senior management to establish and confirm fee targets, and ensure the design team is aware of and monitor progress against the target fees.
13. Ensure that design is developed in line with procurement and construction requirements and the cost plan budget allowances.
14. Ensure that the Design fully accords with the defined specifications as detailed within the work package control document or Sub-contract documents as appropriate.
15. In conjunction with Senior Management and discipline heads, ensure that resource management is effectively and efficiently applied to the project.
Qualifications
1. A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in a related subject (e.g., Engineering, Construction or Science).
2. A professional qualification in a recognized Project Management professional body (e.g., APM or PMI) is highly desirable.
3. Proven level of experience in delivering complex and multi-disciplined EPCM projects in the Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical sector.
4. Excellent commercial awareness and business acumen with the ability to manage projects to budget including man-hours and commercial targets.
5. Excellent organizational skills with an ability to produce quality work and achieve project deadlines within budget.
6. Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business services.
7. A forward planner, who identifies and resolves project challenges effectively.
8. Able to critically assess own performance and the performance of others.
9. Act as a Project Sponsor when required.
10. In-depth knowledge base and experience across all RIBA work stages.
11. Ability to lead, coordinate, and supervise both internal and external teams.
12. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
13. Thorough knowledge of UK building regulations and construction technology.
14. Exceptional technical and construction detailing ability.
15. A working knowledge of Revit would be beneficial, but is not essential.
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