Design Manager

at  Willmott Dixon

DESIGN MANAGER

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for a Design Manager to work on exciting new projects with our Midlands construction business. We deliver projects across multiple sectors in the West Midlands. This will be a hybrid role which will require a presence in our Birmingham office 3 days per week. As a Design Manager you will be responsible for the development and control of a design on one or more projects. You will identify where we can add extra value for our customers whilst ensuring buildability and quality that meet statutory requirements. The Design Manager will collaborate with project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and customers, to establish project requirements, objectives, and design criteria. You will also share your experience by guiding, mentoring and imparting knowledge to other team members.

ABOUT US

With 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose beyond profit is to deliver brilliant buildings, transform lives, strengthen communities, and enhance the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and trusted privately owned business where our people can thrive. Construction is changing and we are at the forefront of that change. Pioneering new ways to build, innovating the way construction is viewed and establishing ourselves as one of the top employers in any industry. It truly is an amazing company in one of the most exciting industries with a vast array of professional career paths. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best “Big” Companies (2022) to work for and already holds the Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022 & 2024, and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King’s Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.
Job Reference: CON0208

• Manage the design phase of construction projects from concept development to construction documentation, ensuring compliance with project objectives, codes, regulations, and standards, for example, fire, planning and building control, among others. • Select and contribute to the appointment of design partners, ensuring design responsibilities are correctly apportioned between them and the supply chain partners delivering the Contractor’s Design Portion. • Participate in the selection and procurement of design solutions including modern methods of construction (MMC), materials, finishes, sustainable technology, ensuring they align with project specifications, budgets, and timelines with the wider project team. • Arrange and prepare for design reviews to assess progress, to identify potential risks or deviations, and implement corrective measures as necessary. • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to develop comprehensive design plans, drawings, and specifications and work with the design manager to ensure that they accurately represent project requirements. • Coordinate and manage external design consultants, reviewing and providing feedback on their work to ensure design integrity, consistency and quality.