At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative design projects and support a dynamic team in achieving excellence.
- Company: Join Willmott Dixon, a leader in sustainable construction with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a forward-thinking team committed to sustainability and social value.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Are you ready to lead the design process on some of the most exciting and innovative projects in the region?
Willmott Dixon is seeking a Principal Design Manager to support the Head of Design in ensuring quality is at the heart of all design led activities.
Based out of our Hitchin office, you’ll enjoy a hybrid working model with time split between the office, home, and projects.
What You'll Do As a Principal Design Manager, you'll support the Head of Design in communicating the expectations required from the design management function to the team.
You'll drive the understanding of our strategies and policies and their implementation on projects.
You'll assist with the finding and winning of work.
You'll oversee projects that are designed to a high standard, using innovative and sustainable technologies and delivered on time and to budget Overseeing a team of design managers with varying levels of experience, including trainees, ensuring they achieve the requirements of their roles and have opportunities for development, carrying out You'll review, monitor and report on the agreed strategy for design achieving Willmott Dixon's definition of design complete before main contract signing, to the Head of Design You'll review project compliance with local construction offices, Group, industry and statutory standards and policies and report consistently on targets achieved and key risks You'll ensure your team provide consistency in the timing and quality of deliverables provided by the external team at each RIBA stage, with clear accountability for each team member You'll identify areas for design improvement, outside of the day to day of project delivery or team management, supporting support the Head of Design in their development and implementation Actively engage in building the wider development of the design management discipline and team You'll play your part in delivering the project’s sustainability and social value commitments Essential Criteria Proven experience in design management within the construction industry, with a focus on complex, projects within multiple sectors Able to use Microsoft suite of office programmes including Excel, Word, Outlook and Microsoft Project, Bluebeam, use appropriate software to review 3D models and CDE (Dalux and Viewpoint preferable).
Have the ability to self-reflect and for this to inform strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
Desirable Criteria Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
A master's degree is preferred.
Professional certifications or memberships in relevant industry associations are desirable.
Valid driving licence.
Appropriate CSCS Card.
