Senior Design Manager — Pre-Construction & Design Coordination

Watkin Jones PLC; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Hybrid working

Wellbeing program

Discretionary bonus

Pension & discounts

Job summary

Watkin Jones Group is seeking a Senior Design Manager to work closely with pre-construction and costing teams on a range of projects. You will collaborate with external consultants, assess feasibility, manage design risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support cost-effective design solutions.

The role offers hybrid working and exposure to PBSA/BTR schemes, presenting a high-impact opportunity within a leading residential developer in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in design or technical coordination role.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Understanding of design processes, construction methods, and commercial drivers.
• Interest in sustainability and innovation.
• Experience with PBSA or BTR schemes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with pre-construction and costing teams to support project feasibility and handover readiness.
• Assist in assessing design risks and ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Help develop cost-effective design solutions in coordination with internal stakeholders and external consultants.

Skills

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Design processes

Construction methods

Sustainability

PBSA/BTR experience

Job description

Watkin Jones Group is seeking a Senior Design Manager to work closely with pre-construction and costing teams on a range of projects. You will collaborate with external consultants, assess feasibility, manage design risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support cost-effective design solutions.

The role offers hybrid working and exposure to PBSA/BTR schemes, presenting a high-impact opportunity within a leading residential developer in the UK.