<div><h3>Senior Design Manager – HMP Hindley</h3><p><b>Location:</b> Wigan (HMP Hindley)</p><p><b>Business Unit:</b> Wates Construction – Construction West</p><p><b>Contract Type:</b> Permanent</p><p><b>Lead Design on a Landmark Project</b></p><p>We are delivering one of the UKs most significant custodial redevelopment projects at HMP Hindley—transforming the site to support safer environments, improved facilities, and better outcomes for rehabilitation. Were now seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead and shape the design strategy across this complex, high-impact scheme.</p><p>This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role on a project that genuinely matters.</p><h3>About the Role</h3><p>As Senior Design Manager, youll lead the design function on site—bringing together teams, disciplines, and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.</p><p>Youll be a key part of the project leadership team, driving quality, innovation, and collaboration across the design lifecycle.</p><h3>You will:</h3><ul><li>Work closely with the Principal Design Manager in creating not only an exemplar project but also cultivating an approach to design management that will positively affect the project</li><li>Lead and manage the design process across all key stages of delivery</li><li>Provide direction and leadership to the design team</li><li>Work closely with senior stakeholders and consultants</li><li>Ensure design solutions are practical, compliant, and aligned to programme</li><li>Drive innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement</li><li>Support and mentor the wider design team</li></ul><h3>What Were Looking For</h3><p>Were looking for an experienced leader who thrives in a complex, collaborative environment.</p><h3>You’ll bring:</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager on large-scale construction projects</li><li>Confidence working with clear reportable deliverables, keeping the wider team aware of status</li><li>Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability</li><li>Deep understanding of multidisciplinary design coordination</li><li>Commercial awareness and ability to balance design, cost, and programme</li><li>Excellent communication and influencing skills</li></ul><h3>Why Join Wates?</h3><ul><li>Play a leading role on a secured long term flagship project</li><li>Work alongside a high-calibre, supportive team</li><li>Deliver a scheme with genuine social impact and purpose</li><li>Be part of a business that values collaboration, innovation, and people</li></ul></div>