Design Manager
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
We create extraordinary spaces, experiences and finishes that transform great ideas into exceptional realities. It is this passion for perfection that drives us to deliver fit-out projects of the highest standard for some of the world’s most prestigious brands.
With 50 years of fit-out experience, we have the people, the expertise and the relationships to deliver across a wide range of sectors. From luxurious flagship stores to complex stadia, we are creating the extraordinary.
What we will deliver…
Benefits – Competitive salary; Performance-related bonus; Aviva Private Medical Insurance; Critical Illness Insurance; Death in Service Insurance
There are further benefits which can be added to your package, via our in-house software package.
Company charity events, team outings, internal communication channels
CPD – A person centric development plan with your line manager with regular reviews.
Training – We have our own in-house training co-ordinator and training software to help you keep on top of your own personal development.
Portview have our own in-house Occupation Health and Wellbeing specialist.
The Project…
You will get the chance to work on a number of our high-profile projects in the stadia sector and high-end retail.
What our new Design Manager will do...
Develop and implement Design Management Plans on allocated projects
Work closely with the commercial team in analysing the project specifications and employers requirements to ensure smooth delivery
Analyse and program the design resource requirements of the project
Work alongside the Contracts team in integrating the design output with the construction program
Organise and chair weekly / biweekly Design Team meetings with the client team ensuring the RFI process is managed, key decisions are agreed and recorded and information is shared with the wider team
Work closely with the Contracts / Commercial team to effectively manage and record all change requests through the duration of the project
Lead a team of designers / architects to deliver the project requirements through pre-construction and construction phases
Ensure the site team and subcontractor teams are supplied with the relevant information to complete the project requirements
Ensure all in-house, outsourced and subcontractor design elements are aligned and coordinated with current building information
Assist the estimating department in analysing tender information, generating RFIs and attending interviews / presentations for securing new projects
Who would we love to work with us?
Previous design management experience
Good at organising and prioritising competing demands
Knowledge of building regulations, legislation and compliance
Contractual knowledge (JCT, NEC, D&B etc)
Current and appropriate site H&S card
High end fit out experience
Experience in delivering BREEAM
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Experience on BIM Projects / software
Feel free to apply, or contact Barry, our Talent Manager for more information, and he will be happy to help you.