Design Manager
Role Overview
Design Manager opportunity with Wates Residential in Basingstoke.
The role manages the design of an assigned residential construction project from tender stage through completion.
The position ensures design information supports successful procurement and construction.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Design Manager opportunity with Wates Residential in Basingstoke.
The role manages the design of an assigned residential construction project from tender stage through completion.
The position ensures design information supports successful procurement and construction.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the design process in line with the project programme.
- Review designs for buildability, health and safety, commercial risk and value engineering.
- Manage consultants, subcontractors, technical queries, approvals and design changes.
- Coordinate with project, commercial and pre-construction teams.
- Support BIM integration, digital design processes and Golden Thread requirements.
- Maintain relationships with clients, consultants, statutory bodies and internal stakeholders.
Required experience and knowledge
- Strong technical knowledge of design processes, construction methods and project delivery.
- Experience managing design teams, consultants and subcontractors.
- Knowledge of CDM, Building Regulations, statutory approvals and health and safety requirements.
- Understanding of procurement, risk management, sustainability and MEP systems.
- Experience managing design programmes, information schedules and change control.
- Strong communication, coordination, negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Qualifications
- Relevant CIOB or MCIOB, HNC or HND Architecture or Construction Technology qualification, or equivalent experience.
Benefits
- Benefits include a bonus, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, flexible benefits and generous holiday.
- Additional benefits include enhanced family leave policies and a car salary sacrifice scheme.
Application notes
- Wates welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and offers reasonable adjustments where required.
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