Senior Design Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Location: London, Clerkenwell

Type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months)

Hours: Mon- Fri 9 am to 5.30pm 

We are looking for Senior Design Managers to join our London Design Management group. You should be able to demonstrate relevant experience working with contracts and appointments, design and commercial management and have excellent communication skills. The role will involve close liaison with our Project Directors and Principals and multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver high profile projects. Taking a pivotal role in project delivery from day one, you will be in a key position to manage, monitor and drive the performance of the projects in the London studio.

Our current and future workload in Parliamentary and Major Healthcare projects highlights that experience of design management in large scale infrastructure projects will be of significant benefit.

Overview of responsibility:

Plan design delivery

Monitor ongoing design related activities

Work within the commercial and design management teams on cost and contract

Input into project risk registers

Experience creating detailed design programmes

Track design activities against programme, milestones etc. including, project changes, BDP supply chain, CDM, Planning, BREEAM, H&S, Risk, Assurance

To communicate challenges experienced in the design process with the Clients Project Management team, and agree resolution

Driving the delivery of projects from inception to completion with the work plans you have created with BDP team leaders

Reporting to BDP directors on progress and performance.

To keep our clients and project design team informed of changes to the scopes of work as they arise, and coordinate / input into appropriate contractual notifications

Assist the change team in reviewing changes, defining project impact, pricing changes based on current design, identifying owners, liaising with client and the Client Project Management team

Input into the monthly project reporting cycle and liaising with the client on monthly changes to cost, fee, resources and scope

Identify any resource gaps that need to be addressed to maintain programme and progress in line with project requirements.

Determine resource requirements in conjunction with the Project Director and Design Leads to accomplish programme deadlines

To provide mentoring to less experienced members of the design management team in all aspects of project management.

About you

Preferred experience in Design, Construction, or Engineering environment

Ideally a Diploma / Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Project Management or related discipline

Good understanding of operation and administration of contracts e.g NEC3 / CIC / JTC

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Organised and enthusiastic, with excellent time management skills.

Team player and willingness to learn.

Ability to be flexible and willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the project and team

Mathematical and commercial literacy is a must

Ability to think laterally and strategically

Proficient in Microsoft Office packages specifically Microsoft Excel

Experience of using Asta Powerproject would be beneficial

Highly motivated with the ability to work on own initiative, and under pressure.

Exhibit a proactive, understanding and flexible approach to dealing with issues.

Have a friendly, professional manner and confidence in working with people at all levels inside and outside of the business.

To act in a professional and confidential manner when dealing with all BDP activities both internally and / or externally.

A good team player, capable of working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining accuracy and quality.

About us

BDP is a continuous collective of architects, engineers, designers and urbanists. We design at every scale from city masterplans, neighbourhoods, parks, streets and buildings to specialist, bespoke light and acoustic installations.

We are place-makers who work at every stage of the design process from visioning to briefing to design, delivery and operation. We respond to the demands of our dynamic and ever-changing planet with cross-discipline design thinking that spans all of life’s activities, protects the environment and enhances social value.

Harnessing our collective ethos, the spirit of BDP is about making places for people. Our structure and governance as a global network of federated city studios creates design hubs that are connected to the cities, regions and communities they serve.

As part of the Nippon Koei Group, we fuse our passion for architecture and engineering with user-centred design and large-scale infrastructure projects to deliver world-class solutions for better, more prosperous places.

BDP offers

In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP’s skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement.

To apply

To apply for this role please click on the apply button below, you will then need to complete the online application form, please ensure that you attach a copy of your CV, cover letter. Please include an indication of your salary expectations and notice period in your cover letter.

BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, well-being, and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly.

BDP is an equal opportunity employer.

No agencies or third party applications please.