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Design Manager

Wates Group πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ City of London, London, United Kingdom

Full-time Manager

Lead and manage the design process for social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects by coordinating consultants and architects. Ensure all design deliverables are compliant, buildable, and aligned with project programmes and commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the design process for social housing refurbishment and retrofit projects by coordinating consultants and architects. Ensure all design deliverables are compliant, buildable, and aligned with project programmes and commercial objectives.

Requirements

  • Experienced Design Manager with a background in social housing planned works, refurbishment, or retrofit programmes. Must possess strong knowledge of building regulations, construction methodologies, and have a full UK driving licence.

Key Skills

Design management Social housing refurbishment Retrofit projects Consultant coordination Architect coordination Building regulations Construction methodologies Project programmes Commercial objectives UK driving licence Leadership Communication

About Wates Group

The Wates Group was established in 1897 and is one of the leading privately-owned construction, development and property services companies in the UK. We employ almost 6,000 people, working with a range of clients and partners from across the public and private sectors. Also, we strive to continue our DEI efforts to ensure a supportive workplace through our initiatives and employee networks. We are proud to sponsor Premiership Women's Rugby, driving impactful change to redefine what inclusion and equal opportunity look like in rugby and the built environment industry.

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