Design Manager Berkshire

TN United Kingdom; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Manager to join their team in Wokingham. This role involves driving quality and innovation in residential developments, ensuring safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll work closely with clients and technical teams to deliver affordable homes. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive training opportunities, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the built environment.

Benefits

Profit Share Scheme

Flexible Working

Company Car Allowance

Travel Coverage

Private Medical

Pension Contributions

Health Programs

26 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• UK experience as a Design or Technical Manager in residential developments.
• Ability to manage design programs and coordinate with technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage design programs and ensure compliance with best practices.
• Collaborate with clients and industry specialists to enhance buildability.

Skills

Communication Skills

Numeracy Skills

IT Skills

Education

Relevant Construction or Engineering Qualification

Job description

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Your newpany: Our client is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance companies. Founded over 100 years ago, they have a proud legacy in the built environment. They are driven by their purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive,’ and their three promises: thriving places, thriving planet, and thriving people. They are recognized as a Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer, ensuring inclusive recruitment practices.

Your new role: Design Managers are key to driving quality, enhancing buildability, and fostering innovation. They work collaboratively with clients and industry specialists to develop designs that add value, are compliant, and meet best practices. Responsibilities include managing design programs, coordinating with technical teams, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring safety and buildability before construction. They also work with stakeholders to ensure quality and innovative solutions throughout the project stages.

What you'll need to succeed: The role is based in the Southern region, supporting the Wokingham site, delivering affordable homes. Candidates should have UK experience as a Design or Technical Manager, managing residential developments on brownfield or greenfield sites. A relevant construction or engineering qualification, right to work in the UK, a full driving license, and strong communication, numeracy, IT skills are required. The role is on-site, working in an integrated site office on a medium-rise development in Wokingham.

What you'll get in return: A competitive salary of £58,000-£60,000, profit share scheme, flexible working, company car allowance, travel coverage, private medical, pension contributions, health programs, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and extensive training and development opportunities. Family leave benefits include 26 weeks of paid maternity leave and 12 weeks of paid paternity leave.