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At Wates Construction, we don’t just build — we design and deliver with purpose. We're currently looking for a talented Design Manager to join our team and play a key role in some of the most exciting, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.
If you're passionate about great design, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to challenge convention with bold ideas — this is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and help us shape the skylines and communities of tomorrow.
What you'll be doing:
As a Design Manager, you’ll lead the design process from pre-construction through delivery, ensuring projects are not just buildable — but built to inspire and thrive.
Your role will include:
* Driving Quality & Innovation: Develop and manage realistic design and information schedules that align with procurement and construction timelines.
* Championing Continuous Improvement: Bring fresh ideas, support innovation, and help us raise the bar across every design discipline.
* Mitigating Risk, Maximising Value: Lead technical reviews to ensure compliance, buildability, and health & safety are embedded from the outset.
* Collaborating for Success: Work closely with consultants, technical experts, and delivery teams to ensure designs meet the brief — and go beyond expectations.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary & profit share scheme
* 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 much more…
* Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
* Industry leading family leave benefits to include 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity.
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