Design Manager

Are you an experienced Design Manager seeking a new role? We have an opportunity with a leading and reputable Tier 1 Contractor renowned for delivering high quality projects across various sectors.

About the role of Design Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a new £60m project and play pivotal role in shaping the project through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process for the project, ensuring alignment with client requirements and project objectives
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to develop design solutions
• Oversee the preparation and submission of design documentation, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Monitor project timelines and budgets proactively identifying potential risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies
• Facilitate design reviews and workshops, fostering a collaborative working environment

Requirements for Design Manager

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within the construction industry preferably with a Tier 1 Contractor
• Strong understanding of construction processes, design principles and relevant regulations
• Excellent leadership skills
• Proficiency in design software and tools E.g. AutoCAD, Revit
• A degree in architecture or engineering would be advantageous

What we offer for Design Manager

• Competitive Salary
• Car allowance and other benefits
• Opportunity for personal development and career progression

If you want to hear more about this Design Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Chelsey in our Brighton Office on 01273003033 or cpotter@fr-group.co.uk.

Job Title: Leader of Learning, Design Technology

School Name: Westhoughton High School

Working Hours: Full time

Salary: Leadership Pay Scale (L1 L6) £47,185 - £53,380 per annum

Start Date: 1st January 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 7th October 2024 at 9.00am

Interview Date: Wednesday 9th October 2024

Westhoughton High School are looking to appoint with effect from 1st January 2025 an enthusiastic, talented and organised leader who would complement our experienced Design Technology Team, as their Leader of Learning. The successful candidate will be joining a Team who has a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child.

We would love to strengthen our team with someone who will be a passionate and inspirational teacher and leader, and who can uphold our existing high standards and continue to drive the development of the technology curriculum.

Our school is a great place to work. We have high expectations of our staff, but they are strongly supported; we place a large emphasis on CPD and staff wellbeing. Our learning environment has been transformed over recent years and we have recently undertaken a significant building and improvements programme to reflect an increase in student population.

We expect to appoint someone who can:

• Show vision, clarity and strong communication skills
• Show commitment to working as part of an established team with excellent interpersonal skills
• Show a passion to teach Technology and to instil passion in young people
• Show a record as a successful leader in bringing people with them
• Offer a diverse range of skills and talents
• Demonstrate a firm commitment to supporting and developing every child
• Build on our whole staff commitment to supporting the learning of our young people
• Be motivated, supportive and can invest in our shared, whole school values and future aspirations.

In return we offer:

• A committed, supportive and enthusiastic staff
• An SLT that has a clear sense of purpose, corporate vision and a clear desire to move the school forward
• Students who expect and deserve the best from us all
• A commitment to professional development opportunities for all staff
• A focus on supporting and providing wellbeing opportunities for all staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly motivated, supportive and driven Team. If you have the commitment and desire to be part of the Team at Westhoughton High School, we want to hear from you.

For further details of the role and how we use your data, please see:

Job Application Pack

Application Form

Completed applications should be returned to the school office:
WHSOffice@westhoughton-high.org

Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Westhoughton High School is committed to safer recruitment practice, and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and a barred list check. Westhoughton High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.