28240

London

Competitive

Hard Services (Trades & Engineering)

37.5

Not Specified

Monday - Friday

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Pre-Construction Design Manager

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best that they can be.

This role sits within our Projects business division that provides services to a wide range of prestigious clients.

Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and are proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes that are aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their role.

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: 8-5pm Monday to Thursday & 8-2.30pm Friday

Role Overview

The Pre-Construction Design Manager will oversee a team of Building Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors, ensuring the successful delivery of RIBA Stages 1 to 4 for a diverse range of clients and projects. This role involves collaborating with clients to develop the project brief, with the support of the Operations Team, to meet the required quality standards. The Pre-Construction Design Manager holds overall accountability for managing pre-construction activities in alignment with company goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Collaboration with External Teams: Work with external designers, engineers, and specialists to produce design solutions for RIBA Stages 1 to 4.
Team Selection and Appointment: Select and appoint the most suitable team to capture and deliver designs, ensuring the procurement of the built solution is compliant with the client needs.
Client Liaison: Serve as a key point of contact for the client, presenting designs, programmes, costs, risks, and opportunities. Provide effective reporting to the design teams.
Project Planning: Establish the project brief, programme, and cost plans at the earliest stages of the project. Ensure that proposal development aligns with these plans and advise the client on progress and optimal project execution.

People

Leading and motivating the team in accordance with OCS personnel policies and procedures
Maintaining a high level of employee morale and adherence to all personnel policies and procedures
Delivering positive and comprehensive internal and external communication.

Client

 Developing the service offering in line with client requirements, responding to client concerns and implementing corrective / preventative action when required
 Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contract decision makers, staff, and external bodies
 Developing effective communication and strong client / supplier relationships to aid business development and retention

About You:

Eligibility: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Qualifications: Qualified to degree level or possess extensive experience at a senior management level, proving the ability to manage a design team from client interface through to understanding RIBA Stages 1-4.
Expertise: Have a comprehensive understanding of planning, listed buildings, conservation areas, BREEAM, and environmental design, including upgrading building fabric to meet Net Zero aspirations.
Commercial Acumen: Commercial and financial skills, including the application of JCT and NEC4 contracts.
Public Sector Experience: A proven history of successfully working with public sector clients is helpful.
Decision-Making: A decisive individual capable of performing well under pressure.
Management Skills: Strong management abilities, with the ability to form collaborative working relationships and communicate effectively with a large and varied design team.
Personal Attributes: Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with excellent time management and leadership skills.
Creativity: A creative thinker with the ability to develop solutions and analyse problems effectively.

Please note that this position may require security clearance as a contractual requirement.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

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