Assistant Design Manager

* To understand the construction process thereby effectively delivering safe, imaginative, buildable solutions and challenge the design in order to minimize waste, maximize value and reduce risk.
* To integrate all design programs and functions into each project phase to facilitate the procurement and construction requirements.
* Prepare performance evaluation and appraisal reports of direct reports to assess subordinates productivity and progress and identify training needs of team members to improve efficiency and ensure conformity with standard procedures and practices
* Supervise CAD Designers in the translation of specifications and requirements into tangible store layouts/ designs & implement processes for the production, control and ensure timely distribution of all design information as required at different project stages.
* Ensure that all significant design related risks are reviewed, registered, allocated to owners and that appropriate control measures are in place.
* To ensure regular progress reporting of the design, against programs covering design decision, coordination interfaces & required design approvals.
* Ensure design information is thoroughly reviewed for: buildability, relevant safety and maintainability, technical suitability and compliance with specified requirements before use.
* To manage the production and issue of working drawings and technical information and provide responses to contractor queries as appropriate.
* Undertake technical review of all design documents form consultants and establish 'completeness' of design information therein, determine design risks and the type and extent of any additional inputs required
* Establish required design deliverables. Interview and obtain fee quotations from external consultants to undertake defined design roles. Create a Design Responsibilities matrix
* Provide Project Manager with all necessary drawings, specifications, schedules & status of statutory & other approval, programmes, and methodology statements as necessary.
* Ensure information flow, including RFIs are maintained to all relevant parties and that comments / approvals are received and returned to document / query originator. Identify coordination package interfaces and ensure each party is amending their work as the design progresses.