Design Manager

Collen is recruiting a Design Manager to join our growing Design and Bid departments, based in our Copenhagen office. Key Requirements: • An Architectural qualification and background • Design/Construction on site experience • 5-10 years’ experience in a similar role Reporting to the Contracts Manager, your key responsibilities for the role will include, but not limited to the following:

• Provide a platform for good communication and coordination between Architects, Structural Engineers and Service Engineers who all work direct for Collen on the project.
• Ensure any Design development is communicated with Collen CM and QS from a financial aspect.
• Have good commercial and contractual awareness.
• Hold and Lead workshop meetings with specialist Sub-Contractor.
• Coordinate and track the submittal and approval process of Designs and materials ensuring Client Rep sign off and approval.
• Look at risk/design problems by finding solutions with our Design Team before they materialise.
• Develop look ahead plans.
• Plan and co-ordinate with site PM and SM making sure all parties are aligned.
• Have good planning and programme skills.
• Should have a good all-round knowledge of the construction industry across all disciplines including technical aspects of design and construction details etc.
• Should have a good understanding of building regulations BCAR, TGD, environmental - health and Safety regulations.
• Attend Site Meetings and report on progress.
• Good negotiating and presentation skills.

Interested in this role in Copenhagen? If you are ready to join our team, we would be delighted to hear from you. Do you have questions before applying? Contact Hiring Manager Owain James, +45 52 39 24 04 between 0900 and 1600 DK time. Please note:

• We only accept applications through the job advert or website
• Please tell us about your relevant experience and why you would like to join Collen
• Recruitment Agency support is not required for this role. We kindly ask agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.

Collen is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment and onboarding experience. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support at any stage of the recruitment process or upon joining the company, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.