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Lead and coordinate design across complex construction projects, managing design programmes and information delivery while identifying risks and improving buildability and value. Coordinate with project, commercial, operational, and consultant teams to ensure compliant, cost-effective designs, and monitor design progress and consultant performance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design across complex construction projects, managing design programmes and information delivery while identifying risks and improving buildability and value. Coordinate with project, commercial, operational, and consultant teams to ensure compliant, cost-effective designs, and monitor design progress and consultant performance.
Requirements
- Candidates should have proven Senior Design Manager experience with a Tier 1 main contractor and extensive experience across both pre-construction and project delivery. They should bring strong technical and multidisciplinary coordination skills, experience on regional projects valued at £50 million or more, digital literacy, knowledge of consultant appointments, and confident communication skills.
Benefits
- Bonus Program
- Car Allowance or Company Car
- Travel Covered to Site
- Private Medical Insurance
- 8% Employer Pension Contribution
- Wellbeing Support
- 26 Days' Holiday Plus Bank Holidays
- Family Leave
- Career Development
Key Skills
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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