Assistant Design Manager

At Sweet Project Construction Limited, (SPCL), we work with the data, defence, and energy sectors. We are a comprehensive design, construction and engineering provider, offering services spanning site acquisition, architecture, and refurbishment to client occupancy. In our world, there are no simple projects, only specialist needs and clever solutions.
 
We are a general contracting business, drawing on over forty years of specialised industry experience to provide excellent service, sustain long-term partnerships and achieve the highest quality outcome for key clients, whilst maintaining financial commitments.
 
This role is to be initially based on our Union Park project in Hayes.  As principal contractor we are constructing 18 Data Halls of approximately 1250m2 each, to be deployed at approximately 24MW of total useable IT power. Part of the development included the construction of an adjacent High Voltage Electrical Compound. This was linked to a Medium Voltage Energy Centre with dual backup power generation. The building mass consists of a series of staggered blocks, surrounded by an internal one-way circulation system with both soft and hard landscaping. 
 
The MV Energy Centres are located either side of North Hyde Gardens are smaller in scale providing a stepping down appearance towards the Grand Union Canal. The HV Energy Centre is located to the east of the MV Energy Centre to the side of North Hyde Gardens. A single storey Visitor Reception Centre enabling security protocols for visitors and employees is located near North Hyde Gardens.

The Assistant Design Manager supports the management of design delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
 
The role assists in coordinating design activities, monitoring programme performance, managing design information and supporting compliance with client, technical and regulatory requirements. Experience required
 

• Experience within a multi-disciplinary construction design environment.
• Experience supporting design delivery during project execution.
• Understanding of design management processes from concept through handover.
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM and construction design principles.
• Experience coordinating consultants and technical stakeholders desirable.

 
Qualifications
 

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in construction, engineering, architecture or a related discipline.
• Working towards chartered or professional membership desirable.
• Relevant design management training desirable.

Sweet Projects is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that our success is built on the success of our employees.  We are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment that helps our employees to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.
  Design Coordination & Delivery

• Support the management of design delivery from concept through construction and handover
• Monitor design progress against agreed programmes and deliverables
• Assist in coordinating consultant and subcontractor design activities

Programme & Design Management

• Support design programme development and reporting
• Monitor design deliverables and identify programme risks
• Assist with management of Information Required Schedules and Information Delivery Plans

Design Quality & Compliance

• Support design reviews to ensure compliance with client requirements, regulations and project objectives
• Assist with management of technical submissions, RFIs and design approvals
• Promote Safety in Design principles across all design activities

Construction & Project Support

• Provide design support during construction
• Assist with design queries and coordination of design changes
• Support handover information including as-built records and O&M documentation

Stakeholder Management

• Build effective working relationships with designers, subcontractors and project teams
• Attend and support design meetings, workshops and reviews

Continuous Improvement

• Support improvements in design processes, reporting and project coordination
• Share lessons learned and best practice within the design team

Success Measures

• Timely delivery of design information
• Design programme adherence
• Effective coordination of design activities
• Design review actions completed on time
• Compliance with design management procedures

The duties listed are not exhaustive and may be varied from time to time as dictated by the changing needs of the Company. The post holder will be expected to undertake other duties as appropriate and as requested by his/her manager.

The post holder may be required to work at any of the locations at which the business of Sweet Projects is conducted. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
•  Car Allowance (for eligible roles).
•  Competitive pension scheme.
•  Electric vehicle scheme.
•  BUPA Healthcare and Cash Plan.
•  Eyecare vouchers.
•  Cycle to work scheme.
•  25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays plus Birthday day off.