Lead Design Manager for Coordinated Construction Delivery

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

Job summary

Wates in Leeds is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design process across multiple projects in Yorkshire and the surrounding region, from pre-construction through to handover.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage design risks and ensure buildable information aligns with programme, cost and quality goals, while collaborating with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the design process from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, design coordination and buildability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Collaborative approach across multidisciplinary teams and with clients, consultants and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the design process throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review design information and manage design risks.
• Support resolution of technical challenges and ensure buildable, coordinated information.
• Contribute to bid submissions, design strategies and planning activities during pre-construction and handover.

Skills

Design management

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Pre-construction design

Education

Relevant construction/engineering/design qualifications

Job description

Wates in Leeds is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design process across multiple projects in Yorkshire and the surrounding region, from pre-construction through to handover.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage design risks and ensure buildable information aligns with programme, cost and quality goals, while collaborating with clients, consultants and supply chain partners to drive successful outcomes.