Assistant Design Manager

Job Description

Our client are a well respected contractor working nationally across the whole of the UK. As a group they are a nationally recognised organisation based originally out of their North West office supported by regional offices throughout the UK. They are best known for delivering prestigious and major high-rise student accommodation and apartment schemes.

Due to their ongoing and increasing portfolio of work they now have a requirement for an Assistant Design Manager to join their team. The role based initially out of the Wrexham based office but with occasional national travel to projects and occasional stopping away to be expected.

About the role
As an Assistant Design Manager you'll be assisting with design information and design philosophy for new build Student Accommodation. Reviewing the technical aspects of details put forward by architects and engineers and co-ordinating changes with the Design team (including Structural Engineers, architects and external subcontractors) ensuring best value.

What you'll be doing
Based from the Wrexham office, with travel to site when required you'll be responsible for registering drawings on the Group's information system, approving drawings, and producing drawings via the AutoCAD drawing system.

You also be involved in attending Design team meetings on site to co-ordinate the building process when required.

Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone who would like a career in Design Management who has a passion to succeed. The ideal candidate will have experience of the Design Management process, knowledge of Building Regulations with a basic knowledge of AutoCAD drawing systems. Due the nature of this role, you'll need strong communication, negotiation and time management skills.