Design Manager: Lead Multi-Sector Projects (Hybrid)

Willmott Dixon; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design on projects across the North West from its Oldham office, with a hybrid working model between office, home, and onsite locations.

You will oversee the design scope on projects ranging from £10m to £100m, coordinating across Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Residential sectors, ensuring alignment with budgets and programmes.

Qualifications

• Thrive in a collaborative environment and drive innovative construction solutions.
• Experience in developing and managing design programmes across disciplines.
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to construction design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process to produce accurate information meeting specifications and cost plans.
• Manage the appointment and performance of consultants per their scope of services.
• Develop a design programme with consultants to meet milestones.
• Deliver cost-effective, innovative technical solutions.
• Chair design team meetings and drive action plans to completion.
• Ensure designs meet all regulatory approvals with thorough tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-disciplinary team management

Design programme development

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Willmott Dixon is seeking a Design Manager to lead the design on projects across the North West from its Oldham office, with a hybrid working model between office, home, and onsite locations.

You will oversee the design scope on projects ranging from £10m to £100m, coordinating across Education, Leisure, Transport, Blue Light, Commercial and Residential sectors, ensuring alignment with budgets and programmes.