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Design Manager

Job Description

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Commercial Solar PV Design Manager to join a Main Contractor on the construction of Solar PV & Battery Storage systems. 

This role is a UK wide role, Fully Remote with expectations to travel to site as and when. 

This company offer great development and progression opportunities and is known as an employer who put their people first.

Key responsibilities for Commercial Solar PV Design Manager role:

  • Agree appointment and scope of service for Design Team alongside Pre-construction Manager
  • Review design management protocols with Design Coordinator / Assistant Design Coordinator.
  • Clear communication of expectations for design deliverables with designers
  • Commission required surveys/reports,
  • Review all design issues relating to GA’s
  • Review compliance with all relevant regulations/legislation
  • Liaise with Suppliers and key Stakeholders
  • Liaison with the Pre-Construction Manager for commercial costing activities
  • Liaison with the operational teams regarding buildability and logistics
  • Monitoring of design & resolution of technical queries
  • Review design deliverables and design programmes
  • Comply with document management protocols
  • Assist with procurement and construction programs
  • Chairing design team meetings
  • Lead Client meetings during Bid Phases
  • Review compliance of design against Employer’s Requirements/ Specs/Contractors Proposals/Budget
  • Input into VE and design change
  • Chair Design reviews and presentations to client Teams
  • Monitor design changes and change control
  • Agree Design Changes with Client
  • Any other reasonable management request

Experience required for this Commercial Solar PV Design Manager role:

  • Up to date construction industry knowledge
  • Experience in Renewable Energy Schemes
  • Technical understanding of substructures, structures, services and finishes solutions
  • Knowledge of building regulations / sustainability
  • Previous management of design team

Package offered for this Commercial Solar PV Design Manager role:

  • Pension Scheme
  • 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
  • Life Cover equivalent to 2 times annual salary
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  • Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  • Gym membership discounts 
  • Cycle to work scheme 
  • Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes

How to apply for this Commercial Solar PV Design Manager role:

If you are interest in this Commercial Solar PV Design Manager position then please apply via this job board or alternatively you can send an up to date CV to georgia.miller@navartis.co.uk or call me on 07817037769

Apply now for further details and immediate consideration for this Commercial Solar PV Design Manager role. Navartis are an equality and diversity recruitment agent and employer.

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