The RoleFortem Solutions are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to join our Technical Services department on a permanent basis.The main purpose of the role is to be integral to the bidding team and process, to have the knowledge and ability to lead the technical design function throughout the RIBA Work stages, from bidding stage, pre-construction and during the construction stage. To ensure that all designs are produced in compliance with relevant legislation, the main contract and in time for other designs, procurement, and construction to proceed as planned.The CompanyFortem Solutions are a nationwide business specialising in the Social Housing sector. We provide Repairs and Maintenance, Retrofit, Capital Works and Decarbonisation workstreams within Local Authorities and Housing Associations.Duties and Responsibilities Act as point of contact for design issues. Establishment and compliance of design management / information protocols using Fortem Process and Procedure; Common Data Environment (CDE) i.e. Viewpoint. Review designers scopes of services, and novation agreements, against projects, ECI or PSCA agreements Ensure individual staff from consultants / specialists / CPD sub-contractor designers are competent to undertake the roles required and follow the Fortem competency framework. Establish any other design/specialist consultants required for the scheme, agree scope and fee proposals. Ensure all roles and responsibilities of CDM is factored into the design by