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Job description
Aspire Defence Services Limited is hiring a Strategic Design Manager — a full-time, based in Tidworth role. Apply directly on Aspire Defence Services Limited's careers page below.
Join our Team as a Strategic Design Manager at Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL)
Salary: £TBC per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Location: Tidworth
Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results-driven Strategic Design Manager to be part of our exciting journey.
What We Offer:
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders
Your Role:
You will be working with stakeholders to define project scope, funding routes and design strategies across lifecycle programmes.
You will be managing design consultants, contractors and Contractor Design Portion elements from selection through delivery.
You will be providing ongoing technical and design support from early RIBA stages through construction and handover.
You will be ensuring all designs meet required standards, regulations, specifications and include appropriate risk assessments.
You will be coordinating procurement approaches, documentation, design deliverables and progress reporting.
You will be liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure maintainable, sustainable and compliant project outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications: You will have a recognised qualification in Building, Engineering or Architecture, supported by strong design management experience on complex multi-funded projects.
Experience: You will have current working knowledge of building regulations, fire standards, sustainability improvements and defence-related design requirements, with exposure to PFI, PPP and two-stage tendering.
Skills: You will have excellent communication and IT skills, strong organisational abilities, the capacity to influence and guide others, and a flexible, pragmatic approach within changing environments.
Additional Information:
The Garrisons are tobacco-free working environments.
Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Ready to Join Us? If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.
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