Job summary

One of our clients are currently looking for a design portfolio manager to join the team.

Key skills required for this role

Design Portfolio Manager

Important

Design Portfolio Manager

Job description

Job Role

To manage the delivery of design services in a manner that
delivers the end-to-end activities of forward programming, ECI, feasibility &
detailed design, works pricing and procurement, technical support during
mobilisation and construction phases, and close out processes (As-built
records, H&S files, and final accounting) efficiently and achieves customer
outcomes.

Duties

* To develop, implement & monitor processes and procedures that achieve client and business
key performance indicators.
* To promote safe working practices in accordance with Health & Safety Policy and to
lead by example demonstrating commitment for zero incidents.
* Support Clients' objectives and maintain a strong relationship based on trust and integrity.
* Effectively lead and manage the performance and development of a team in line with company
and local business objectives.
* Adhere to corporate processes, policies and procedures ensuring consistency throughout local
teams.
* Promote a culture of delivering continual efficiencies reducing companies and clients out turn
costs.

Person Specification

* Ability to advise Clients at all stages of project/service development in both written format and
verbally of key issues and risks that will affect delivery of the service(s).
* Understanding and experience of all commercial and financial requirements processes required
to support the delivery of a business within the Highways sector.
* Ability to engage and conduct effective negotiations with client (technical, programme and
commercial departments), stakeholders, subcontractors and third parties.
* A comprehensive understanding of highway works and maintenance.
* A detailed understanding (through experience and learning) of the NEC3 form of contract and
its application within Highways Works