Design Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Collaborative regional team

Job summary

Wates Group in Leeds is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design process from pre-construction through to handover, coordinating information with consultants, clients, and supply chain partners to meet programme, cost and quality targets.

You'll manage design teams, review information, identify risks, and drive buildable, innovative solutions while supporting bid submissions and planning activities. This role offers a collaborative regional team and clear development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination and buildability.
• Ability to identify and manage design risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative across multidisciplinary teams.
• Qualifications in construction, engineering, architectural or design fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review design information, manage design risks, and support resolution of technical challenges.
• Contribute to bid submissions, design strategies, and planning activities in pre-construction.
• Support project teams during construction and handover.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

Design coordination

Construction methodologies

Pre-construction experience

Buildability assessment

Education

Relevant construction/engineering/architectural/design qualifications

Job description

Are you passionate about bringing together design, construction and client requirements to create successful project outcomes? Do you enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex challenges and ensure projects are fully coordinated before they reach site?

We're looking for a Design Manager to join our team in Leeds, supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of construction projects across Yorkshire and the surrounding region.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role from pre-construction through to project completion, helping to ensure that design information is coordinated, compliant, buildable and aligned with programme, cost and quality objectives. You'll work closely with consultants, clients, supply chain partners and project teams, helping to drive collaboration and achieve the best possible outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll manage and coordinate the design process throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring information is produced in line with project requirements and delivery programmes.

Working with multidisciplinary design teams, you'll review design information, manage design risks and support the resolution of technical challenges. You'll help ensure projects benefit from practical, efficient and innovative design solutions that support successful delivery.

You'll also play an important role during pre-construction, contributing to bid submissions, design strategies and planning activities, while supporting project teams throughout construction and handover.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager with a strong understanding of design management within the construction industry.

You'll have experience working on medium to large construction projects and be confident managing consultant teams, coordinating design information and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

You’ll Bring

• Experience managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination and buildability
• The ability to identify and manage design risks and opportunities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams
• Relevant construction, engineering, architectural or design-related qualifications

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing regional team
• Work on a diverse portfolio of exciting construction projects
• Play a key role in shaping successful project outcomes from concept through to completion
• Access excellent learning, development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package, with flexibility where possible
• Join a business committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement

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]