Job Description
A great opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Design Manager / Design Coordinator to join a well-established and highly regarded main contractor based from its Wakefield office.
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The business has a strong pipeline of work across Yorkshire and the wider region, delivering a varied portfolio of commercial, industrial, education and public-sector projects.
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This is an ideal prospect for someone looking to develop their career in Design Management, working alongside experienced construction and design professionals on projects from pre-construction through to delivery.
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The Role
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You'll play a key part in coordinating the design process, ensuring information is delivered accurately, on time and in a format that works for the construction team.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Coordinating design information across live and pre-construction projects
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Managing architects, consultants and specialist subcontractor design
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Identifying design gaps, risks and buildability issues
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Chairing and attending Design Team Meetings
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Managing design programmes and information release schedules
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Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
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Supporting value engineering and practical buildability solutions
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Coordinating consultant appointments, scopes and responsibility matrices
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Working closely with Project Managers, Site Teams, Commercial teams and clients
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Ensuring the design supports safe, efficient and profitable project delivery
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Who Are We Looking For?
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This role would be particularly suitable for someone already working as a Design Coordinator or Assistant Design Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career.
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Alternatively, it could be an excellent opportunity for an Architectural Assistant – Part 2, or someone from an architectural background, who is considering a change in career path and would like to move into contractor-side Design Management.
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You should have:
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Experience within construction or architectural design
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A good understanding of the design and construction process
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Strong coordination and communication skills
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The confidence to work with consultants, subcontractors and project teams
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A practical, solutions-focused approach to design
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You don't need to be the finished article. What's more important is a strong technical grounding, good communication skills and the ambition to develop into a fully-fledged Design Manager.
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What's On Offer?
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Salary of £35,000 – £40,000
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Car allowance
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Comprehensive company benefits package
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Varied and technically interesting projects
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Excellent career progression
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The opportunity to develop within an established regional contractor with a strong forward workload
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If you're currently working as a Design Coordinator or within an architectural role and want to explore a move into Design Management, this is an opportunity well worth looking at.

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