Overview
Senior Design Manager role at Wates Group. Focus on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. Join a team that values fresh ideas and evolving design quality.
The Vacancy
Wates are looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our team focusing on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors. If you are passionate about design, enjoy working in a team environment, and have proven technical skills seeking a challenge, bring fresh ideas and elevate yourself within the industry.
This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.
About The Role
Our Senior Design Managers drive quality outcomes, enhance buildability and foster innovation. They work collaboratively with customers and industry specialists to ensure the design develops in accordance with the brief with a firm focus on added value, compliance, commercial viability, and best practice.
As Our Senior Design Manager, You Will
* Review the current design of all projects and undertake detailed risk and opportunities appraisal to mitigate risk, enhance buildability and add value prior to construction.
* Collaborate with the project team, Lead Designer and Consultant Team to produce and manage a realistic design programme and information required schedule to satisfy design, procurement, and construction requirements.
* Work closely with the Commercial and Operations Teams to ensure all design deliverables are fully coordinated, buildable and within budget. Contribute to technical workshops and value management exercises as required to align expectations.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* Flexible working
* Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade)
* Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)
* Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers’ contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and more
* Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression
* Industry leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity
To find out more about LIFE AT WATES please click on the following link: https://www.wates.co.uk/careers/
Additional Information
We are always looking for a variety of new talent to join our teams. If you would like clarity on any vacancies or need anything to make the recruitment process easier, please contact our In-House Recruitment Team or via recruitment@wates.co.uk.
As an inclusive employer, we are committed to equality and are proud to have gold Investors in People accreditation and to be a Disability Confident employer. Wates Group is a leading family-owned development, building and property services company in the UK with a long-standing commitment to inclusion, sustainability, and community.
The Wates Group is committed to environmental targets for 2025: Zero Waste, Zero Carbon, and Positive Nature Enhancement.
Additional Roles Information
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries: Construction
Location: Cambridge/Hitchin, England, United Kingdom (various postings)
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