Design Manager

Wates Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Residential is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design on an assigned project from tender through to completion, ensuring design information supports procurement and construction.

You will coordinate design teams, consultants and suppliers, review information for buildability and safety, manage change, and support BIM and Golden Thread requirements. Strong communication and relevant CIOB/MCIOB or architecture qualifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience managing design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations, and health and safety.
• Understanding of procurement, risk, sustainability and MEP systems.
• Experience managing design programmes and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design process ensuring information is practical and compliant.
• Review design info for buildability, safety, risks and value engineering.
• Manage consultants, subcontractors, technical queries and design changes.
• Work with project teams through tender and delivery.
• Support BIM integration and Golden Thread requirements.

Skills

Design coordination

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

BIM integration

Education

CIOB/MCIOB or equivalent

HNC/HND Architecture or Construction Technology

Tools

BIM

Job description

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?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Manager to join Wates Residential. You will manage the design of an assigned project, typically from tender stage through to completion, ensuring design information supports successful procurement and construction.

The role

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.

What we're looking for

• 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

Our Commitments

Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at [e-mail]