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Technical Design Manager

Watkin Jones Group 🇬🇧 England, United Kingdom

Full-time Manager

Manage the design process throughout the development lifecycle, working with internal teams and external consultants to review and challenge proposals for practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. Support procurement by assessing subcontractor alternatives, checking drawings for regulatory compliance, and researching products, technologies, and construction methods that can improve project performance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design process throughout the development lifecycle, working with internal teams and external consultants to review and challenge proposals for practical, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. Support procurement by assessing subcontractor alternatives, checking drawings for regulatory compliance, and researching products, technologies, and construction methods that can improve project performance.

Requirements

  • Applicants should have an NVQ Level 5 qualification or equivalent, solid knowledge of Building Regulations, and a strong understanding of JCT contracts. They should be confident in making and explaining decisions, proficient in Word and Excel, and have intermediate AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat skills; high-rise development and residential-for-rent experience are advantageous.

Benefits

  • Discretionary Annual Bonus
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • Annual Leave
  • Agile Working Arrangements
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Shopping Discounts
  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Career Development Support

Key Skills

AutoCAD Adobe Acrobat Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Building Regulations JCT Contracts Project Management Design Review Procurement Cost Management Technical Documentation Construction Methods Regulatory Compliance Leadership Communication Cross‑functional Collaboration

About Watkin Jones Group

At Watkin Jones we’re passionate about creating and managing great places to live. We’re a leading UK developer of homes for rent with a particular focus on the affordable, co-living, build to rent and student accommodation sectors. We have actually been around as a business since 1791. We might have changed a bit since then, but we can still draw on more than 200 years of experience to create stunning developments that meet the needs of modern living. Doing what we do requires a whole range of skill sets. We offer roles for qualified professionals as well as for those just starting out on their careers. We operate from a number of locations and sites across the whole country. Have a look at our current vacancies for our latest positions to find out more.

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