Sunderland-Based Design Manager: Lead Design & Delivery

Wates Smartspace; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Wates is seeking a Design Manager to join our Sunderland team, delivering a portfolio of construction projects in the region. You will lead the design process, coordinate multiple design disciplines and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

The role suits an experienced Design Manager from a major contractor or a design professional looking to advance their career within a talented and supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience on medium to large construction projects.
• Ability to manage consultant teams and coordinate complex design information.
• Strong technical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Relevant construction, engineering or design qualifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing the design process throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction to completion
• Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
• Ensuring designs comply with statutory, contractual and project requirements
• Reviewing design information to ensure buildability, quality and programme alignment
• Managing design risk, change control and technical queries
• Working closely with operational, commercial and planning teams to support successful project delivery
• Supporting the development of innovative and value-driven design solutions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Contributing to bid and pre-construction activities where required

Job description

Wates is seeking a Design Manager to join our Sunderland team, delivering a portfolio of construction projects in the region. You will lead the design process, coordinate multiple design disciplines and ensure compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

The role suits an experienced Design Manager from a major contractor or a design professional looking to advance their career within a talented and supportive team.