Design Manager

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Reading, PA
In-Office
Design
The Role
About ISG

ISG is a dynamic global construction services company.
We have had a hand in some of the world’s most impactful and recognisable places, but our legacy is about far more than buildings. Across Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we deliver places where people and businesses make memories, forge new experiences, and reach their goals.
In short, we deliver the places that enable people and businesses to thrive.

Job Title: Design Manager

Business Unit: UK Construction

Reporting To: Divisional Design Manager

Office Location: Reading

Project Location: Thames Valley Corridor

Construction South is part of the UK Construction business and includes the Wales and West, and the South East . Projects on average range between £5 - £50 million and are primarily based in the Public Sector with some projects in the Private Sector. Sectors include Leisure, Justice, Defence, Education, Health and Commercial offices.

Role

  • Appraise and ensure BREEAM obligation.

  • Generate contractors’ proposals for submission.

  • Set design deliverables for each consultant and CDP contractor and schedule drawings, specifications and other design information required for construction.

  • For D&B identify and agree drawings/samples for Client satisfaction and produce a programme of critical dates for Client approvals.

  • Monitor and report on design progress, statutory approvals, outstanding information required, subcontractor design, environmental/CDM issues.

  • Review design information at tender and construction and report on Value Engineering Construction, Value Engineering Construction, Statutory compliance Contract Coordination

Skills & Experience

  • Strong industry experience from either an architectural or project management background. Must have experience of a similar role on a project in excess of £5m.

  • Experience of both design and build and traditional contracting.

  • Ability to communicate positively and effectively.

  • Technical and design skills.

  • Understanding of design and construct process.

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What's in it for you?
  • Ongoing career development and accredited learning

  • Annual recognition and values awards

  • Global employee assistance program

  • Pension scheme

  • Life assurance

  • Private healthcare including private GP service and mental health pathways

  • As part of our wellbeing offering, ISG offers a monthly wellbeing allowance

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

  • Industry-leading family friendly policies (39 weeks maternity leave and 8 weeks paternity at full pay)

  • Volunteer day

  • Discounts such as cinema to ensure you're still loving ISG even when you leave the office

  • Most Friday's are a 4 pm finish providing work is completed for the week

  • Your work-life balance really matters to us, so in addition to your holiday allowance we have a You Day to allow you to take an extra day off to celebrate a special event, spend time with your family or just do something that will make your life easier or more enjoyable

  • Thriving networks including I-NOW (Women's Network), Race and Faith, LGBTQIA+, Armed Forced Covenant and the menopause working group, everyone’s invited

If you'd like to speak to the Talent Acquisition team, please contact [email protected] below for more details.

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    What We Do

    Who we are:
    At ISG, our vision is to be the world’s most dynamic construction services company, delivering places that help people and businesses thrive. Our 2,800 worldwide specialists deliver unbeatable customer experiences fuelled by a fast-paced, ideas-driven culture.

    What we do:
    At ISG, we know places rarely just house people and systems; they form the infrastructure for people’s busy lives and businesses’ daily operations. We blend our unparalleled track record, sound processes and proven delivery methods with a fast-paced and agile culture, ensuring we deliver thriving places that are as agile and resilient as their occupants.

    How we work:
    Our years spent working alongside businesses and consultants to address complex building and space challenges mean we understand what constitutes a great delivery dynamic. We don’t do “means to an end”; instead, we believe in the open communication and collaboration that underpins strong relationships and creates enriching customer journeys

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