Design Manager: Pre-Con to Handover, Build-Ready

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

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.