Design Manager

Wates; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates is looking for a Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design process on residential construction projects in the UK. You will ensure information is practical, compliant and delivered on time, while reviewing design information for buildability, safety and value engineering.

You will manage design teams, consultants and subcontractors, liaise with project, commercial and pre-construction teams, and support BIM integration and Golden Thread requirements throughout tender and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations, statutory approvals and health and safety requirements.
• Understanding of procurement, risk management, sustainability and MEP systems.
• Experience managing design programmes, information schedules and change control.
• Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design process, ensuring information is practical, compliant and delivered in line with the project programme.
• Review design information to identify buildability, health and safety, commercial risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Manage consultants, subcontractors, technical queries, approvals and design changes.
• Work closely with project, commercial and pre-construction teams throughout tender and delivery.
• Support BIM integration, digital design processes and Golden Thread requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, statutory bodies and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Design management

Coordination

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Project delivery

Consultants management

BIM integration

Health & safety

Education

CIOB/MCIOB/HNC/HND Architecture

Job description

As our Design Manager, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the design process, ensuring information is practical, compliant and delivered in line with the project programme.
• Review design information to identify buildability, health and safety, commercial risks and value-engineering opportunities.
• Manage consultants, subcontractors, technical queries, approvals and design changes.
• Work closely with project, commercial and pre-construction teams throughout tender and delivery.
• Support BIM integration, digital design processes and Golden Thread requirements.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, statutory bodies and internal stakeholders.
  Do you have experience managing the design process on residential construction projects? Are you confident coordinating project teams and consultants to deliver practical, compliant and commercially viable designs?, You will have strong technical knowledge of design processes, construction methods and project delivery, alongside:
• Experience managing design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations, statutory approvals and health and safety requirements.
• An understanding of procurement, risk management, sustainability and MEP systems.
• Experience managing design programmes, information schedules and change control.
• Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• A relevant qualification such as CIOB/MCIOB, HNC/HND Architecture or Construction Technology, or equivalent experience