Design Manager: Create Quality Homes & Innovation

Wates Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wates Group in the Wales region is seeking a Design Manager to join our team, delivering high-quality new homes for local communities and supporting our purpose of reimagining places for people to thrive.

As a Design Manager, you will work with industry specialists and in-house technical experts to balance quality, compliance, sustainability, commercial viability and best practice throughout the design and delivery process.

Qualifications

• Experience in design management or residential development.
• Strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of buildability, compliance and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and manage design programmes and information schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive innovation across projects.
• Ensure designs are reviewed to achieve compliance and reduce design/buildability risks before construction.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities throughout the design and delivery process.
• Promote quality, coordination and buildability from concept through to completion.

Job description

Wates Group in the Wales region is seeking a Design Manager to join our team, delivering high-quality new homes for local communities and supporting our purpose of reimagining places for people to thrive.

As a Design Manager, you will work with industry specialists and in-house technical experts to balance quality, compliance, sustainability, commercial viability and best practice throughout the design and delivery process.