Design Manager

We are looking for Design Managers and Senior Design Managers with a solid design management background and a robust understanding of the related process and management of information.  You should have a focus on residential / mixed-use schemes and expect to work on some of our London based projects.

Some exposure to working within a pre-construction environment is preferred but not essential, however a problem solving mindset will be invaluable.  You will need excellent organisational abilities, communication and people management skills and be able to work autonomously whilst keeping a strong team ethic.

Job Purpose and Scope:

You will possess an understanding of the application of design management, BIM and document control processes to ensure the highest quality of design aligned with the programme.  You will be expected to develop a deep understanding of all Bouygues processes from the outset.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

As part of the Design Management team you will report to the Design Lead and support them in their role with particular importance being placed on:

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• Design Review and appraisal (including identifying and mitigating design risks).
• Consultant appointment, scope of services development and management of the appointment.
• Management of the Lead Designer and design team.
• Design programme.
• Information Management.
• Third party submissions (e.g. Building Control, Planning / Development Control)
• Adherence to design management process
• Commercial awareness.
• Seeking and applying lessons learnt.

Who are we looking for:

Essential criteria:

You will have a proven design management background with a focus on residential / mixed-use schemes.  Exposure to working within a pre-construction environment is preferred but not essential, however you should have a problem-solving mindset.  Additionally you will have excellent organisational abilities, communication and people management skills and be able to work autonomously as necessary but with a strong team ethic.

You will have an understanding of the application of design management, BIM and document control processes to ensure the highest quality of design aligned with the programme.   You will be expected to develop a deep understanding of all Bouygues processes from the outset.

Experience of working with a Tier 1 Contractors.

Why Bouygues UK

Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity and Passion. We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

As a permanent Bouygues UK employee, you can benefit from:

26 days annual leave increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days a year

Group Personal Pension scheme (increased employer contribution)

Life insurance (4x salary)

Private medical insurance

Access to Lifestyle Benefits (such as our Cycle to Work Scheme).

Together with our partners and clients, Bouygues UK delivers award-winning construction, development and regeneration projects to the most exacting standards across public and commercial private sectors.

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets.
With annual sales of over €32 billion and operations in over 100 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

Be Yourself!

Here at Bouygues we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.