Design Manager: Lead Innovative, Buildable Projects

Wates; Newbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to drive quality outcomes and foster innovation within their team. This role involves creating design programmes, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate should have technical skills in design, management experience, and a collaborative spirit. Competitive salary and extensive corporate benefits are offered, including flexible working and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary & profit share scheme

Flexible working

Car allowance / Company Car

Extensive corporate benefits, including Private Medical

26 days holidays plus bank holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Industry-leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Proven technical skills in design and project management.
• Experience in construction environments.
• Ability to work within a team and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Produce and manage realistic design programmes and schedules.
• Implement Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance and mitigate design issues prior to construction.

Skills

Haskell

Construction Experience

Management Experience

Autodesk

Design Thinking

Library Services

Drafting

Project Management

Relationship Management

Adobe Photoshop

AutoCAD

Job description

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to drive quality outcomes and foster innovation within their team. This role involves creating design programmes, ensuring compliance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives on high-profile projects. The ideal candidate should have technical skills in design, management experience, and a collaborative spirit. Competitive salary and extensive corporate benefits are offered, including flexible working and career progression opportunities.