Leeds Beckett University - Senior Design Manager

Responsibilities

Development and completion of the design • Advise and support the Requirement Manager and Programme Office Manager in the production of the business case on all design and works procurement matters relating to all 5 cases. • Ensure completion of all workstreams, through the RIBA stages, linked to coordination, delivery, soundness and production of designs to deliver: o The Masterplan and its associated capital programme, inclusive of all works packages for the programme, initially focused on RIBA plan of work for technical brief development and then concept design. o All Minor New Works and the Maintenance Improvement Programme. • Ensure the design for the Masterplan and any associated sub-programmes meet the appropriate standards and specifications taking into consideration: environmental and sustainability targets; Space Management policy; alignment with the Strategic Asset Management plan; BIM level 2 and wider organisational information requirements. • Identify and coordinate key interfaces between design team consultants and/or contractors. • Manage the development of design information for construction works packages in accordance with the agreed procurement schedule. • Arrange appropriate distribution of information for comment/approval to all appropriate parties, including contractor’s team by use of a Common Data Environment (CDE) • Manage the process to identify design issues and facilitate resolutions, ensure rigorous application of Risk & Value Management processes, challenging technical solutions to provide best value. • Review design information to ensure commercial/contractual obligations are met and the buildability of all elements has been addressed fully. • Manage the Quality Assurance process to deliver a federated Building Information Model that meets all of the Employers Information Requirements. • Build and document a technical legacy to improve existing knowledge and introduce new techniques, where appropriate, to benefit the University Estate from greater efficiency and effectiveness. • Advise the Head of Estates and Head of Projects on all professional, technical, statutory and matters relating to technical standards for architecture and engineering in respect of the design. • Manage all statutory and other approvals required for the programme, includes planning consent, listed building consent, building control approval and any BREEAM accreditations. Stakeholder management, communication and representation • Manage stakeholder inputs to the design process, and resolve conflicting stakeholder requirements to maintain design momentum • Prepare or manage the production of a range of technical and non-technical reports and papers as required by the Programme Board or associated Project Boards. • Act as spokesperson for the technical aspects of the design and develop strong relationships with external consultants and the supply chain. • Represent the Programme to the media when required.

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