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Job Title


Assistant Design Manager


Company : Glencar


Location : Solihull, England


Created : 2025-04-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job SummaryTo support the design management process during the delivery of a construction project; providing support to Design Managers and Senior Design Manager on tenders. At this level, Junior Design Managers are given the opportunity to develop a broad base of technical and professional skills and knowledge.Duties & Responsibilities Monitor and support the implementation of project specific design management processes and protocols Assist PM/SDM in the procurement of design services by contributing towards the definition of consultants’ scopes of services and responsibilitiesEnsure effective implementation and management of document control processes/ design information relating to subcontractors and consultants in line with company protocolsEnsure effective coordination of the request for information process for the projectFind solutions for on-site technical problemsDevelop a detailed understanding of the project scope and requirements, and the scope of services for all design related consultantsLiaise with client’s team, project team and other project stakeholders on developing an understanding of design issues, drawing reviews, and supporting the Project Lead in their decision-making processUndertake design-related risk management reviews and workshops with site teams and input into the project risk registerProduce regular progress summaries of specific elements of the designContribute to contractor proposals and client and internal reportsWorking collaboratively and communicating effectively with other areas of the Glencar Construction business to provide exceptional support Work to the Company’s Quality, Environmental and Safety Management System standards and performance criteria including delivering the objectives setCo-operate on matters of health and safety and follow the training provided. To take reasonable care of personal and other’s health and safety at all timesAny other duties consistent with the role of Assistant Design Manager as may be required from time to time.Qualifications/ExperienceWorking towards a degree (or equivalent) in construction related disciplines or a similar fieldHas a minimum of 1 year post qualification experience or industry knowledge in a relevant field IT skills – proficient in Microsoft suite of programmes (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Awareness of and adherence to company policies and health and safety requirements. CompetenciesCan demonstrate commercial awareness and a strong understanding / have a willingness to learn all elements of the construction processAble to create and follow clearly written processesMethodical, analytical and organised with an attention to detail Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to work well under pressurePersonable and effective team playerOpen to feedback with a willingness to learn and improveAble to work unaided where appropriate/demonstrate a certain level of autonomy