Design Manager

Bouygues UK are looking for a motivated and driven Design Manager with a proven ability in design management. Experience of working within a preconstruction environment on residential schemes is essential.  Ideally you will have worked with design from RIBA Stage 2 through to construction and handover.  Potentially an early background within architecture will be of value.

You should have good project management skills to implement our processes and ensure robust management of the design information. 

At Bouygues UK:

• We have a mix of cultures that brings with it diverse thinking.
• There is a keenness to exchange ideas and listen to others.
• Our teams have a passion for what they do.
• There is an ability for the individual to develop their role and follow their specialisms.

Essential criteria:

• Experienced in residential schemes.
• Motivation and drive
• Proven ability in design management from early stages of design.
• A problem solving mindset.
• Have experience of working within a preconstruction team.
• Good project management (of the design) skills.
• Ability to adopt Bouygues UK robust design management processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong IT abilities.
• Commercial awareness.
• Experience of working for a Tier 1 design and build contractor.

You will understand 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.

Job Purpose and Scope:

Initially you would be engaged within our dedicated preconstruction team managing the design process from concept design on one of our development led schemes. Your responsibility would progress through the stages of design and either you will transfer it over to the delivery team or have the opportunity to work within the design management team to deliver the scheme.  This will be related to the complexity of the scheme and the expertise of the chosen candidate.

You will possess an excellent 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 design and information management processes from the outset.

Accountabilities and key tasks:

You will carry out the design management initially reporting through the Head of Design for our Development schemes and should you move to delivery phase through the Project Director or Design Management Lead. (with the Head of Design remaining as your functional manager).

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Management of the Lead Designer and design team.
• Design Review and appraisal (including identifying and mitigating design risks and exploring opportunities).
• Consultant appointment, scope of services development and management of the appointment implementation.
• Development and monitoring of the design programme.
• Information Management including liaison with the document controller.
• Third party submissions (e.g. Building Control, Planning / Development Control)
• Implementing and ensuring adherence to Bouygues UK design management process and Bouygues UK Internal Governance.
• Seeking and applying lessons learnt.

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.