A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager for a significant Ministry of Justice project in England. This role involves leading design management from pre-construction to delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with all standards. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in construction design management, particularly in secure environments. This role promises a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative work setting.
Apr 24, 2026
Full time
A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager for a significant Ministry of Justice project in England. This role involves leading design management from pre-construction to delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with all standards. The ideal candidate has substantial experience in construction design management, particularly in secure environments. This role promises a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative work setting.
ABOUT THE ROLE Our Project Directors are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully develop a team. This role will involve nationwide travel in line with ongoing and upcoming projects across the UK. Responsibilities Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets and standards Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by understanding what safety excellence looks like Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements Manage design strategies, coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants, and oversee the selection of finishes, materials, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) Develop project delivery programs, manage subcontractors, and handle procurement strategies Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression Industry leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity Our commitments Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE Our Project Directors are a valuable part of our business, the focus of this role will be to provide visible leadership, insight, direction and foresight in the safe and profitable delivery of schemes, while also providing excellent customer satisfaction and successfully develop a team. This role will involve nationwide travel in line with ongoing and upcoming projects across the UK. Responsibilities Lead the project team and manage the supply chain to deliver projects to time, cost and quality targets and standards Ensure safety targets and standards are maintained by understanding what safety excellence looks like Foster a continuous improvement culture by actively seeking input from all members of the project team and encouraging them to implement safety improvements Manage design strategies, coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants, and oversee the selection of finishes, materials, and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment) Develop project delivery programs, manage subcontractors, and handle procurement strategies Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary & profit share scheme Flexible working Car Allowance / Company Car (subject to Role/Grade) Travel covered to any of our sites Extensive corporate benefits including Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression Industry leading family leave benefits including 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 12 weeks fully paid paternity Our commitments Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us.
A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to guide the bid process for large projects in Newbury or Cambridge. The role requires strong bid management skills, ability to create coherent narratives, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction sector and excel in delivering compelling proposals. The firm offers a competitive salary along with a supportive culture that values diversity and professional growth.
Apr 22, 2026
Full time
A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Bid Manager to guide the bid process for large projects in Newbury or Cambridge. The role requires strong bid management skills, ability to create coherent narratives, and collaboration across teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction sector and excel in delivering compelling proposals. The firm offers a competitive salary along with a supportive culture that values diversity and professional growth.
Wates Residential are looking for a Site Manager to join our Southern region on new housing project in Eastleigh bringing new homes and leaving a lasting legacy to the community. Wates Residential is a developer contractor; we invest, develop, build and sell quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with Local Authorities, Registered Providers and public bodies, such as Homes England. If you are Site Manager with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. ABOUT THE ROLE Our Site Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes and achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Site Manager work collaboratively with our Project Managers to ensure the completion of the project to the highest standard. As our Site Manager you will: Maintain accurate site record, daily diaries and weekly progress reports. Review design drawings for build-ability and co-ordination. Manage the flow of sub-contractors design information as delegated by the Project Manager to suit the programme of works on site. Assist the Project Manager and or Design Manager to produce and monitor the MIRS. Agree sub-contractors long term and short term programme and monitor performance against these programmes. Monitor and understand position against contract programme, discuss and agree recovery programmes with the Project Manager. OUR COMMITMENTS Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at /
Apr 21, 2026
Full time
Wates Residential are looking for a Site Manager to join our Southern region on new housing project in Eastleigh bringing new homes and leaving a lasting legacy to the community. Wates Residential is a developer contractor; we invest, develop, build and sell quality affordable housing, either contracting or in a form of partnership with Local Authorities, Registered Providers and public bodies, such as Homes England. If you are Site Manager with proven technical skills looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then join us and help to create tomorrow together. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team. ABOUT THE ROLE Our Site Managers are a valuable part of our business, driving quality outcomes and achieving the highest standards of safety, health, and environmental controls. Site Manager work collaboratively with our Project Managers to ensure the completion of the project to the highest standard. As our Site Manager you will: Maintain accurate site record, daily diaries and weekly progress reports. Review design drawings for build-ability and co-ordination. Manage the flow of sub-contractors design information as delegated by the Project Manager to suit the programme of works on site. Assist the Project Manager and or Design Manager to produce and monitor the MIRS. Agree sub-contractors long term and short term programme and monitor performance against these programmes. Monitor and understand position against contract programme, discuss and agree recovery programmes with the Project Manager. OUR COMMITMENTS Wates is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly. We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work. As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme. Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at /
A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to oversee new housing projects. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers to achieve high-quality results while maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, experience managing site records, and the ability to monitor progress against plans. The position offers an opportunity to enhance your career in a diverse and supportive environment, committed to equality and inclusion.
Apr 20, 2026
Full time
A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to oversee new housing projects. This role involves collaborating with Project Managers to achieve high-quality results while maintaining safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background, experience managing site records, and the ability to monitor progress against plans. The position offers an opportunity to enhance your career in a diverse and supportive environment, committed to equality and inclusion.