Job Specification: Head of Design
Location: Worcestershire
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Role Purpose
To lead, manage and develop the design management function within the residential division, ensuring design resources and processes are effectively deployed to deliver high-quality, compliant and commercially sound pre-construction and construction design outcomes across residential projects.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the design management function, ensuring robust and consistent delivery of design across residential projects.
Establish and implement standardised design management processes in collaboration with Operations and Pre-Construction teams.
Manage, allocate and plan design management resources, including line management, performance and workforce planning.
Oversee design delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring compliance with programme, cost, quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
Champion value-driven, cost-effective, innovative design solutions while managing risk and defects liability.
Coordinate external consultants and specialist designers, monitoring performance against time, cost and quality targets.
Support bid and tender processes with technical design input to secure accurate and competitive submissions.
Maintain strong client relationships that promote high standards of service and collaboration.
Advocate and embed best practice in health & safety, regulatory compliance (including Building Safety Act and Building Regulations) and BIM.
Provide visible leadership that reflects the company’s values and supports team development and capability.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Knowledge
Demonstrable experience in the residential construction sector.
Proven experience managing and developing teams.
Strong technical knowledge relevant to residential design delivery.
Ability to lead a team to deliver best-value solutions that meet project and regulatory standards.
Core Behaviours and Attributes
Acts with honesty, integrity and accountability.
Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
Collaborative team player who embraces change and innovation.
High levels of emotional intelligence, self-awareness and positivity.
Proactive, open-minded and driven for results.
Working Hours
Core working hours are 08:30 – 17:00, with flexibility and working from home.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary up to £85,000 and personalised benefits package.
Car allowance
Bonus scheme
Private pension scheme
Increasing holiday entitlement.
Access to private healthcare and additional employee benefits.
Opportunities for training and mentoring support.
If you are interested in hearing more, call Chloe on (phone number removed)