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Architectural Technician -Manchester - Construction

We are working with a well established Construction contractor who are looking for an Architectural Technologist to join their team in Manchester working on prestigious construction projects across the UK.

The successful candidate will be a confident user of Revit, AutoCAD and have a good knowledge of BIM Protocols. They will have good experience in delivering multiple projects and the ability to work closely with project and design teams.


Skills, Experience and Responsibilities for the role of Architectural Technician

* Revit and AutoCAD
* Capable at meeting project deadlines and managing workload efficiently
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Comprehensive understanding of current building regulations
* Ability to produce high quality detailed design drawings

Could you be looking for a new role please apply to Jack Birks at Setsquare recruitment

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Job Title: Senior Design Manager - Civil & Structural
Location: Cambridge
Department: Engineering / Design
Reports To: Head of Engineering / Director of Design
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Management

Job Summary:
My client are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Design Manager - Civil & Structural to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex civil and structural engineering projects. This role requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and deliver innovative engineering solutions on time and within budget.

Requirements:
* 8-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in UK
* Experience in delivering major projects in excess of £100M
* Experience in delivering design for civil & structural packages in excess of £30M, inclusive of basement construction
* Experience in delivering projects now considered as' High-Risk Buildings' under Building Safety Act (over 18m and habitable)
* Degree qualified in a technical subject appropriate for role - required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act
* Professionally chartered to a body appropriate for role - required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act
* Site based 4-days per week, with flexibility for 1 working from home day - ideally someone within 1 hour of travelling distance to Cambridge

Apply now to express your interest in this role and further details can be provided thereafter.

Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Design Manager - construction - Manchester

We are working with a Main contractor who are looking for a Design Manager to work on Public sector new build and refurbishment projects out of their offices in Manchester, The company are a well established business with a strong portfolio of work and extensive pre planned works.

Roles, Duties, Responsibilities:

* Take full responsibility for the design coordination of large projects.
* Audit the design and identify inconsistencies, discrepancies and missing information and record, report and track the close out of these items in an Information Required Schedule format.
* Review design development regularly with the Financial Manager to ensure design and commercial aspects are aligned.
* Manage the production and approval of samples, mock ups and quality benchmarks.
* Produce and manage Open Items Schedules for each trade contractor package.
* Chair Design Team Meetings with the consultant designers and record and track information from DTMs.
* Coordinate the integration of the building services with the architectural and structural elements of the project.
* Identify potential quality issues and latent defects and to manage the design development of these with the design team to provide a suitable resolution.
* Be a point of contact between the design team and the trade contractors.
* Identify problems and offer solutions.
* Provide input into Contractors Proposals document for D&B projects.
* Background in Architectural design or Construction management
* Industry experience. Track record of successful projects either internally or externally
* In-depth knowledge of the design and construction process
* Understands the pre-construction process. Can organise and manage the design phase of a project
* Has been involved in at least one large (£10m+) project
* CAD
* Bid Management
* Working on multiple projects
* Architectural/ Structural / Project Management
* Good Presentation skills
* Good communicator

If you are interested in a new opportunity please apply to Jack Birks at Setsquare

Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client is a well run Top Tier contractor whom are looking for an experienced construction Design Manager to work on new landmark construction project focusing mainly on the facades.

Your day to day duties will include the following-

Managing the design process using your commercial, contractual, planning and technical expertise.

Supporting, understanding and advising the client as to the requirements and his/her obligations in the development of a building design.

Encouraging and working with consultants to produce accurate work using their experience, resources and verve.

Ensuring the design process recognises current legislation, standards and codes of practice, where appropriate.

Quality Control

Design Management

Managing design and financial risks

Reverse Engineering

You will be working with a dynamic design team on a landmark construction project from day one. The role will ideally suite someone looking for a genuine career opportunity, work life balance with a progressive company. Salary and package is negotiable on experience.

Please apply here to be considered for this role.

Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.